Build-A-Payoff: FREE
Saturday, November 14
2–5pm ET / 11am–2pm PT · Live on Zoom
Ever closed a book or walked out of a theater feeling like the ending punched you right in the heart? ? That wasn’t luck. It was vtwo twists: the plot twist that makes you gasp and the character twist that guts you. In three playful, hands-on hours, we’ll reverse-engineer your ending, plant the seeds that make it land, and send you home with a one-page Payoff Top Sheet you can start writing from the very next morning. Screenwriters, novelists, short story writers, playwrights, radio writers: everyone’s welcome. And no, you do not need to know your ending to show up. Half an idea? No idea? Perfect. That’s exactly what we’re here to build.
It’s free, it’s live, and the seats won’t wait forever.
Writing the Low-Budget Screenplay
: 12 Weeks · 10 Writers
Starts January 9, 2027
2–5pm ET / 11am–2pm PT · Live on Zoom
Anyone can write “the city explodes.” ? The real trick is writing a script with a lean cast, smart locations, and every dollar on the page. That’s the kind of script that can actually get made, and in my experience it’s the kind indie producers keep asking for. Whether you’re tackling your very first screenplay or you’re ready to write alongside a small, committed cohort, this 12-week course gives you the craft, the structure, and the company to finish strong.
There are only 10 seats, and I personally read every application. Once you’re approved, you’ll get feedback on your logline within 48 hours, before we’ve even started. The Early Bird rate is $385 (regularly $450) if your approval and first payment are both completed by December 15, so apply early. You can pay in full, in three installments, or weekly.
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Write Past the Gatekeepers
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: Writing the Low Budget Feature Workshop
Twelve Saturdays. One feature. Learn how to write screenplays for the budgets indie producers actually fund.JAN 9 – MAR 27, 2027 12 SATURDAYS 10am, PT / 2pm, ET + 3 HOURS