Script University July 2026 Courses

Check out this month's course offerings led by Script University's industry experts!

No matter what the genre, screenwriting is about taking readers on a journey of discovery. But like any journey, the characters and destination will decide whether that trip is worth taking. This live webinar will share a simple story road-map every writer can use to plot a successful course, ensuring their audience enjoys the ride.

Join Jon James Miller, award-winning screenwriter, novelist, and professional story editor, will share what a successful 3-Act “road-map” looks like, and how to write a story rich with fully-realized characters that come alive through their cinematic journey. Also discussed will be how screenwriters can develop their own versatile and unique writer’s voice, combined with exciting visuals, to bring their story to life, no matter what the genre.

In this four-week course, an established executive producer/showrunner will give you an inside look at the world of dramatic, episodic television. You will explore—and practice—the actual process involved in successfully writing a spec episodic script that will open doors across Hollywood.

Each session includes a written lecture, creative exercises to further your learning, and a writing assignment to turn in for personalized feedback from your instructor.

Course Dates: 07/09/2026 - 08/06/2026

This course will show you, step-by-step, how to write script coverage. We will cover key elements of screenwriting coverage, including writing a synopsis, analyzing a script, writing an evaluation, script formatting, and finding work as a reader. Whether you want to become a script reader, a story analyst, or just want to polish up your own script, a solid understanding of format and script structure will be essential. 

Each session includes a written lecture and a writing assignment to turn in for personalized feedback from your instructor.

Course Dates: 07/16/2026 - 09/10/2026

Have an amazing idea for a movie, but don’t know how to begin writing it? Get your screenplay on the track to success with the Fundamentals of Screenwriting online course. This four-week class is the perfect introduction to the fantastic world of writing a script, from the fundamentals of the story down to the revision process. In this course, you will gain the tools to structure your scenes, your acts, and your plots.

Each session includes reading assignments, a video lecture, and writing assignments to turn in for personalized feedback from your instructor.

Course Dates: 07/23/2026 - 08/20/2026

Not only is a treatment a vital selling tool for screenwriters, the process of writing a treatment can help screenwriters lay a solid foundation for their screenplay that can save valuable time in the writing process. This is your chance to map out your plot and develop your characters before you’ve backed yourself into a corner with ninety pages of blood, sweat, and tears behind you.

Each session includes a written lecture detailing the session’s topic. At the end of each session, writing exercises will help you apply and practice the information and insights you've learned. Your instructor will then provide personalized feedback on your assignments.

Course Dates: 07/30/2026 - 08/20/2026