COURSES, LESSONS, & SESSIONS, oh my!

Intro to Screenwriting

Let's get the basics down. You have stories to tell, and you'd like to see them translated to the big or small screen. Tristin wants to encourage you and equip you with the tools to make that dream a reality.

Who is Tristin Morton? She's a professional screenwriter and script consultant who's worked in the film and television industry for fifteen years. She's relocated to the unceded territory of the Lekwungen people (aka Victoria) and wants to share her expertise with those with an interest in screenwriting.

This introduction to screenwriting is for BEGINNERS – that includes first time writers to experienced authors looking to learn the craft of screenwriting.

WINTER COURSES

The FIRST LESSON will be 60 mins and IN PERSON @ KWENCH (2031 Store Street).

The FOLLOWING LESSONS will be 90 mins and ONLINE through GOOGLE MEET.

ADD-ONS

WRITING FOR SERIES

5:30-7:00PM

TUESDAY & THURSDAY

MARCH 24 & 26

2 Lessons

ALL ages

$50

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INTRODUCTORY COURSES:

Writing for Film

THE LESSONS:

Class 1

Breaking Down a Scene

60 mins

IN PERSON @ KWENCH (2031 Store Street)

Learn how to read a screenplay. After we share a bit about ourselves and our goals, we’ll examine a scene to demystify screenwriting’s unique language.

* There is 1 writing assignment in this course that is meant to be easy, fun, and informative. We will discuss in this first lesson. 

Class 2

Character + Plot

90 mins

GOOGLE MEET

Learn how to develop complex protagonists, antagonists, and supporting characters, as well as how to drive the plot forward based on their motivations and actions.

Class 3

Structure

90 mins

GOOGLE MEET

Learn the three-act structure of a screenplay and the elements of a well-constructed scene.

Class 4

Dialogue + Action

90 mins

GOOGLE MEET

Learn the art of dialogue and how to write effective action. We will be reading aloud from examples.

Class 5

Revision

90 mins

GOOGLE MEET

Learn how to fine tune your scenes. We will finish our revisions of sample scenes, then discuss the assignment, which will be due BEFORE the next class. 

Class 6

Critique

90 mins

GOOGLE MEET

Learn how to respectfully critique the work of your peers using what you've learned in this course. Don't be nervous. It'll be as low stakes as possible with an emphasis on constructive criticism. 

ADD-ONS:

To register for an ADD-ON, participants MUST be signed up for the introductory course, have taken the course in the past, or have received special permission.

Writing for Series

THE LESSONS:

Class 1

Series Structure

90 mins

GOOGLE MEET

Learn the various structures of a teleplay across formats and genres.

Class 2

Genre & Audience

90 mins

GOOGLE MEET

Let’s examine what it means to consider various genres and how to think about audiences.

Book a Private Session

60 mins

PRIVATE SESSIONS

GOOGLE MEET

Let’s pop the hood on one of your projects. No reading, just discussing. Get advice from a professional screenwriter and story consultant on your work in progress.