Screenwriting Essentials: Create, Write, and Develop for TV
A course by HaJ , Screenwriter, Producer, Director, and Performer
Learn to write thought-provoking scripts with an authentic voice, strong characters, and exciting conflicts
Learn to write thought-provoking scripts with an authentic voice, strong characters, and exciting conflicts
Screenwriting is an opportunity to explore your unique voice and show the world what you stand for. Screenwriter, producer, director, and performer HaJ has been acting, writing, and producing for most of her life and it’s what she specializes in. She has worked with studios like ABC, CBS, VH1, and Disney and had her work featured at festivals including The New York Television Festival, IFP Film Week, and SeriesFest.
In this course, she takes you step-by-step through the screenwriting process, from initial idea generation to preparing to write your script. Explore how to organize and structure your ideas to create a pilot outline for your very own TV show.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 20 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (62)
- 2,002 students
- 13 lessons (1h 38m)
- 20 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Organize and structure your ideas and translate them into a pilot outline for a TV show.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is ideal for new writers, aspiring creators, or anyone with an idea that could work onscreen.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary.
You will need a computer and writing program like Microsoft Word.
Reviews
HaJ is an award-winning screenwriter, producer, director, performer, and part-time rapper from Brooklyn. Growing up in a creative household meant she was exposed to storytelling from a young age, something which she explored through her studies at LaGuardia Performing Arts High School in New York. During that time, she was nominated for a 1995 Emmy Award for a project she worked on to raise awareness around voting and gun violence. She later went on to hone her acting and storytelling skills at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.
HaJ has created, written, produced, licensed, and sold content to networks and studios including ABC, CBS, VH1, and Disney. Her work has appeared in festivals including The New York Television Festival, IFP Film Week, and SeriesFest. She also created and starred in an Off-Broadway show that won her a ‘Best Writer’ Award and has had her work recognized by The New York Times, NPR, and Rolling Out.
Content
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U1
Preparing For the Creative Journey
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About Me
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Influences
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What Will We Do in This Course?
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U2
Starting Your Creative Journey
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Introduction to Screenwriting
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How Do You Know if Your Idea Is Good for TV?
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Creating Your Characters
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U3
Learning the Tools
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Introduction to Structure
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Creating Your Script Roadmap
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Scene Heading and Story Build
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Editing, Reviewing and Getting Feedback
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U4
Setting Yourself up for Success
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Creating a Writing Plan for Your TV Script
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What to Expect on Your Journey of Writing Your TV Show
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Opportunities to Explore
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FP
Final project
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Screenwriting Essentials: Create, Write, and Develop for TV
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