Screenwriting 101 for Novelists
This seminar covers screenwriting basics – structure, formatting, pitching, and selling. Taught by Hollywood-based film and TV scribe, Jennifer Dornbush, who has penned feature films, developed several television series, adapted scripts to novel (and vice versa), and created a kid’s TV show.
Ever dreamed of seeing your idea, story, or novel on the screen? With so many platforms for screen storytelling, there’s never been a better time to make the transition to screenwriting. This seminar covers screenwriting basics – structure, formatting, pitching, and selling. Taught by Hollywood-based film and TV scribe, Jennifer Dornbush, who has penned feature films, developed several television series, adapted scripts to novel (and vice versa), and created a kid’s TV show.
This 3-hour intensive live webinar will be interactive with plenty of time for questions and answers.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Structure 101 – How to structure your stories in film and TV format
- Formatting 101 – Everything you need to know to make your scripts look professional
- Pitching & Selling 101 – Key things you must know about pitching and selling to Hollywood
- Q&A about the Biz – Ample time to get your questions answered
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Emerging and experienced authors wanting to see their work on the screen
- Any level authors wanting to expand their skills to screenwriting
- Savvy authors wanting to understand how to break into “the biz”
- Curious authors who want to know if they have what it takes to be a screenwriter
Learn from an expert instructor!
Jennifer Graeser Dornbush is a screenwriter, author, international speaker, and forensic specialist. Raised as the daughter of a medical examiner whose office was in their home, forensics is infused into her DNA.
As a screenwriter, she wrote the theatrically released film and novel, God Bless the Broken Road (2018), and has worked in TV developing, and writing both original and adapted work. As an author, Jennifer penned the crime writer’s guide Forensic Speak; suspense thriller, Hole in the Woods; and mystery series The Coroner’s Daughter, optioned by Lifetime TV. She is also penning the scripts. Jennifer contributed to the upcoming Murder, Music & Mystery anthology (Blackstone, 2022). She is a sought-out teacher, speaker, and mentor. Connect with Jennifer on IG @JGDornbush. www.jenniferdornbush.com
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