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If you want to hone your reading and writing skills in a setting that lets you work at your own pace, then Roadmap has a new program to fit that bill!
Karel Segers' amazing Script Shack Program is a self-directed study program that only takes 30 minutes a day!
The program is self-direct learning, it can be completed in 30 days or you can take things at your own pace as you will have access to it for 12 months .
You will study excerpts from a variety of scripts, taking you out of your comfort zone by exposing you to a wide selection of writing styles, formats, and genres. You will also read a Blacklist feature script as well as a popular pilot, dissect what makes them "work", and write a synopsis for each.
In addition, Karel will conduct a Zoom each month where the first half will cover a screenwriting topic and during the second half, you will be able to discuss Script Shack and ask questions.
This Program Will Teach You How To:
- Learn to intuitively understand what a great script looks like.
- Develop the muscle memory of writing in screenplay format.
- Acquire the talent to translate ideas into the written word.
- Develop the analytical skills to edit and improve your work.
- Construct clearer one-page synopses.
Zoom Monthly Meeting Calendar:
Monday April 8: Heroes Become Villains
When heroes arc, they often become more like the villains. In this session, we look at Breaking Bad, The Third Man, and Die Hard (among others).
Monday May 13: Structure With Pixar
It only takes 3 minutes from Toy Story 2 to learn everything you need to know about story. In this session, we'll play these 3 minutes at least 3 times.
Monday June 10: The Mid-Point Reversal
This powerful one-two right in the middle of your story consists of a reversal of fortune and a reversal of action. This session zooms in on some of the best cinematic MPR's.
Monday July 8: Chat GPT for Screenwriters
If your script even smells like ChatGPT, they'll avoid it like the plague. This session teaches how to use A.I. while keeping your own voice and inspiration front and center.
Monday August 12: Loglines On Steroids
A sophisticated logline is a rock-solid tool to check your concept and story structure. This session goes deeper into the rabbit hole than you had ever imagined.
Monday October 14: What Scripts To Read
With thousands of screenplays available to read for free, which ones should you prioritize? This session goes behind the scenes of the script selection for Script Shack.
Monday November 11: Thematic Analysis of Jaws
With its 50th anniversary around the corner, this session analyzes how brilliantly and elegantly Theme is handled in one of the most successful films of all time.
Karel Segers wrote his first produced screenplay at age 17. Today he is a story consultant, writer and producer, with experience in film rights acquisition, development and production. Karel is a qualified teacher whose lectures have inspired students in Australia, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. His clients include award-winning filmmakers as well as three Oscar-nominees. Karel is the founder of The Story Department and www.Logline.it! and he ranks in the world's Top 10 of most influential people for screenwriting on Twitter. He is a co-writer on Danger Close (aka Long Tan), a screenplay that attracted Kriv Stenders (Red Dog), Sam Worthington (Avatar) and Stuart Beattie (Pirates of the Caribbean).
After a break from writing, this was the perfect course to recondition my screenwriting muscles! My approach to writing, reading, and watching has vastly improved in a very short time. And the course was a lot of fun!
~ Alisa R - Screenwriter
I wouldn’t have realized I was rushing through scenes and being a lazy writer had it not been for SCRIPT SHACK. I’m so grateful to Karel Segers for offering his SCRIPT SHACK course. I would highly recommend it to all writers who want to elevate their craft to a professional level.
~ Ted W - Screenwriter
Script Shack opened my eyes to new ways of writing and made me flex my writing muscles with rigor and practice. I found better ways to put images and dialogue to the page.
~ Stuart S - Screenwriter
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel for a full refund up to 5 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellations requested after this period will be ineligible for refunds.
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