Novel Bootcamp: Week 10 (Dec 3, 2022)
Week 10: Second Act Week 10: Escalation Many newer writers begin to falter or repeat themselves in this section of a manuscript, so we’ll focus on keeping up the energy and narrative push, as well as answering questions and paying off setups.
Writers Lab (Nov 13, 2022)
The Script Camp Writers Lab is an intensive weekly script development session where Conor Kyle and other pro screenwriters are available to help you work through specific problems with your project. Through one-on-one chats and group discussion, lab participants engage in a rigorous process that helps you get past whatever issues you encounter during the outlining and writing process.
Novel Bootcamp: Week 2 (Oct 1 2022)
Week 2: Loglines and Queries (Oct 1) We’ll now review loglines, with the goal of finalizing them by the end of the session. This single sentence expression of your book’s premise will serve as an effective piece of marketing, as well as a guidepost to aid in the construction of a cohesive story. Also, sketching out the basics of your query can help you visualize a condensed version of your plot from a bird’s-eye perspect
Novel Bootcamp: Week 1 (Sep 24 2022)
This class provides an overview of how to write a book. What is commercial fiction, versus literary, upmarket, or other classifications? Whether you stick to the conventions or bend them, your ability to write a compelling novel requires a deep understanding of the style and structure of your genre. We’ll study different genres, and discuss their nuances and expectations. Last, we’ll lay out the basics of tense, voice, and
Write a Novel in 12 Weeks for NaNoWriMo! (Sep 23 2022)
This class provides an overview of how to write a book. What is commercial fiction, versus literary, upmarket, or other classifications? Whether you stick to the conventions or bend them, your ability to write a compelling novel requires a deep understanding of the style and structure of your genre. We’ll study different genres, and discuss their nuances and expectations. Last, we’ll lay out the basics of tense, voice, and
Write a Novel in 12 Weeks for NaNoWriMo! (Sep 17 2022)
This class provides an overview of how to write a book. What is commercial fiction, versus literary, upmarket, or other classifications? Whether you stick to the conventions or bend them, your ability to write a compelling novel requires a deep understanding of the style and structure of your genre. We’ll study different genres, and discuss their nuances and expectations. Last, we’ll lay out the basics of tense, voice, and
Sci-Fi Bootcamp: Week 1 (July 16 2022)
Week 1: What If…? (July 16) Bring your Sci-Fi ideas and loglines! During this week's intensive two-hour workshop, you will gain a deeper understanding of the categories and styles of Science Fiction (hard versus soft science, utopian, dystopian, science-fantasy and others) and the quirks of writing this genre for film and television. We will continue to develop your speculative science-related questions into sharp dramatic a
TV Pilot Bootcamp: Week 2 (July 10 2022)
Week 2: Story Beats (July 10) Now that you have a solid grasp on the basics of your show, you’ll begin sketching out the key characters, plot points, and set-pieces in your pilot episode. Whether you’re planning for a 30-minute or 60-minute episode, you’ll need to carefully structure and pace your outline to ensure that you’re delivering on the promise of your premise quickly and efficiently enough.
How to Write a Sci-Fi Screenplay! Sci-Fi Bootcamp: Week 0 (July 9 2022)
How to Write a Sci-Fi Screenplay! (July 9) This free class provides an overview of how to write a sci-fi movie or TV pilot. Bring your Sci-Fi ideas and loglines! Whether you stick to the conventions or bend them, your ability to write a compelling sci-fi screenplay requires a deep foundational understanding of the style and structure of the genre. We’ll look at areas of interest in modern technological and societal trends, a
TV Pilot Bootcamp: Week 1 (July 3 2022)
Week 1: Loglines & Sketchbook (July 3) We begin this course by zeroing in on the high concept core premise, and developing two separate loglines to express this idea. The first is the series logline, and the second is the pilot logline. These will act as guideposts to keep us on track through construction of your script. We’ll also start filling out our sketchbooks, brainstorming a few different episode ideas from our prospe
Write a TV Pilot in 6 Weeks! TV Pilot Bootcamp: Week 0 (June 26 2022)
Ready to write a TV pilot? This class provides an overview of the bootcamp and helps you develop your pilot idea. We’ll dive into the construction of your premise, characters and story world as you refine the concept for the project you will write during the intensive six-week TV Pilot Bootcamp. Bring your loglines and original show ideas! The complete six-week TV Pilot Bootcamp course meets weekly every Sunday. Pro screenw
Feature Bootcamp: Week 1 (June 24 2022)
Week 1: Why this story? (June 24) Now that you’ve narrowed down your high-concept idea, we will ask the simple questions: why this story? Why now? What is both timely and universal in your idea? We will begin to chisel away at the central dramatic question of your script, and design a plan to explore this theme from all angles. You’ll refine and polish your story’s premise, and begin the process of outlining.
Mystery Class (June 15, 2022)
Do you love a good mystery? Does your main character need to solve a murder or investigate something shady? You may be surprised to discover many of your favorite movies and shows from other genres also incorporate mystery plot elements. Big and small mysteries provide the incentive for the reader to keep reading, no matter the genre. If there’s nothing for the reader to figure out, or no question that needs an answer, your
Horror Thriller Bootcamp: Week 1 (May 28 2022)
Week 1: Monsters & Villains Join pro screenwriter Conor Kyle for a four-week intensive crash course on how to write his favorite genres: horror and thrillers! We will dive into plot archetypes, worldbuilding, monster design and thriller premises. Bring your horror or thriller ideas and loglines! We will workshop your concepts during the bootcamp, as you develop your own scare sequences, suspenseful scenes and mind-blowing twis
Horror Thriller Bootcamp: Week 0 (May 21 2022)
Week 0: Introduction to Horror & Thriller Join pro screenwriter Conor Kyle for a four-week intensive crash course on how to write his favorite genres: horror and thrillers! We will dive into plot archetypes, worldbuilding, monster design and thriller premises. Bring your horror or thriller ideas and loglines! We will workshop your concepts during the bootcamp, as you develop your own scare sequences, suspenseful scenes and mi
TV Pilot Bootcamp: Week 1 (May 15 2022)
Week 2: Story Beats (May 22) Now that you have a solid grasp on the basics of your show, you’ll begin sketching out the key characters, plot points, and set-pieces in your pilot episode. Whether you’re planning for a 30-minute or 60-minute episode, you’ll need to carefully structure and pace your outline to ensure that you’re delivering on the promise of your premise quickly and efficiently enough.
Feature Bootcamp: Week 1 (Apr 22, 2022)
Week 1: Why this story? (April 22) Now that you’ve narrowed down your high-concept idea, we will ask the simple questions: why this story? Why now? What is both timely and universal in your idea? We will begin to chisel away at the central dramatic question of your script, and design a plan to explore this theme from all angles. You’ll refine and polish your story’s premise, and begin the process of outlining.
TV Pilot Bootcamp: Week 1 (Jan 29 2022)
Week 1: Concept and Loglines (Nov 21) We begin this course by zeroing in on the high concept core premise, and developing two separate loglines to express this idea. The first is the series logline, and the second is the pilot logline. These will act as guideposts to keep us on track through construction of […]
