A Complete Unknown: Writing The Biopic

Learn what makes A Complete Unknown work as a biopic, and how to approach the complex relationship between truth and dramatization in the adaptation of any true life story.
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How to Prepare a 3 Minute “Elevator Pitch”

Get your 3 minute pitch ready for our free online pitching event (or any other pitching opportunity) with this podcast recording of Jake’s recent Thursday Night Writes class.
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Keep Your New Years Resolutions: Do You Need More Discipline?

Learn practical techniques for transforming your writing blocks into bridges by understanding the psychology of creative resistance and how to work with it rather than against it.
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Ensemble Pieces with Erin Brown Thomas

In this interview with Erin Brown Thomas, you’ll learn how to write an effective ensemble film through deep analysis of Erin’s Sundance film, Chasers and PT Anderson’s Magnolia.
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The Penguin: What’s The Container for Your Show or Movie?

Learn from The Penguin how to master the art of packaging complex, character-driven stories within commercial frameworks that can sell in today’s Hollywood marketplace.
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How To Get The Most From Film Festivals

Learn how to strategically choose and attend film festivals, build meaningful industry relationships and advance your screenwriting career through authentic networking and mentorship opportunities.
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The Starless Sea: Harnessing The Power of Metaphor

Learn from Erin Morganstern’s brilliant novel The Starless Sea how to harness your subconscious mind to create writing that resonates on both literal and metaphorical levels.
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Between the Temples – Alternative Forms of Structure

Learn from Between The Temples how to create compelling structure in your screenplay, even when working with passive main characters or unconventional narratives.
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Strange Darling: Primary and Secondary Structure

Learn from Strange Darling the difference between primary and secondary structure in screenwriting, and how harness both to provide maximum impact for your audience.
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