You have a great script. You’ve poured your heart and soul into it. Now what? This course discusses the different strategies to market your script, and yourself as a writer who people want to work with. Through the use of lectures and writing workshops, this course covers and practices how to polish your script, how to write a catchy logline, how to write a selling synopsis, how to write an engaging query letter, how competitions can help jump start your career & how to make your script contest ready, how to write a good writer statement and bio, the importance of a good pitch deck, how to develop an elevator pitch, how to develop a 5-minute pitch, and how to network, use pitching sites, script hosting sites, and the like to your benefit, so you can market your script, and start your writing career. Students should have at least 1 completed script – feature or TV Pilot – that they can use as a template to work on the different marketing strategies, e.g., creating a logline, creating a selling synopsis, creating a pitch, etc.
This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.
Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 26, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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