Scriptsmith Studio

Professional Screenwriting & Script Development

Master professional screenwriting craft and industry-standard script development processes used by Hollywood studios, streaming platforms, and independent film productions, learning from working screenwriters and development executives.

Advanced Screenwriting Craft & Development:

• Feature Film Screenplay Structure: Three-act structure with advanced plot point development, character arc integration and protagonist journey mapping, subplot weaving and narrative complexity, genre-specific conventions for thriller, comedy, drama, and action, theme development and symbolic storytelling
• Television Writing & Series Development: Pilot episode writing with series bible creation, episodic television structure and season arc planning, showrunner responsibilities and writers' room dynamics, streaming series development for Netflix and Amazon Prime, limited series and anthology format writing
• Character Development & Dialogue Mastery: Character voice differentiation and authenticity, subtext and conflict in dialogue writing, backstory development and character motivation, ensemble cast dynamics and relationship building, villain and antagonist development techniques
• Script Development Process: Professional script formatting with industry-standard software, treatment and synopsis writing for pitch meetings, table reads and script revision based on feedback, development notes incorporation and executive communication, script coverage and reader report analysis
• Industry Business & Representation: Literary agent and manager relationship development, pitch meeting preparation and presentation skills, option agreements and screenplay sales negotiation, Writers Guild of America membership and professional networking, film festival submission and screenplay competition strategy

Entertainment Industry Career Pathways:

• Professional screenwriter for film studios and streaming platforms
• Television writer and showrunner for network and cable series
• Script doctor and rewriter for production companies
• Development executive for entertainment companies
• Literary manager and talent representative
• Independent filmmaker and writer-director