No prerequisites; although an enthusiasm for honing your craft is preferred!
Most seminars and books attempt to teach the frustrated screenwriter what to do and what not to do; this course will outline how to do it - how to develop habits that will lead to more joy in the process and better scripts.
Modeling what works is the philosophy at the heart of this course. The secret to success in any field is to find what successful people do and think about, and do the same. The difference between successful screenwriters and amateurs is that successful screenwriters do all the things that amateurs want to do but can't do, or don't know how to do.
Using techniques from his acclaimed book, The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Screenwriters, author Karl Iglesias will guide students to identify and develop the key habits of A-list screenwriters, such as Ron Bass, Akiva Goldsman, Gerald DiPego, Eric Roth, Nicholas Kazan, Ed Solomon, Scott Rosenberg, and more. He'll offer an insider's view at how these pros discipline themselves, create original material, conquer the blank page, eliminate writer's block, network, pitch, and persevere in Hollywood.
Look at this class as an effective way to have all these successful screenwriters be your personal mentors. Study their habits, learn from them, and maybe their wisdom will rub off on you and arm you with enough knowledge and self-confidence to accomplish your goals. By taking this course, you'll discover what it really takes to be a successful screenwriter in Hollywood, and either see similarities in your attitudes and ways of thinking, or be inspired to adopt new ones.
Karl Iglesias teaches at the UCLA Extension Writers' Program, and is the best-selling author of THE 101 HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL SCREENWRITERS, and WRITING FOR EMOTIONAL IMPACT. He also writes a regular column on the craft for CREATIVE SCREENWRITING magazine. A graduate of Cornell University, he has worked as a script analyst and development executive for various production companies. As a script consultant passionate about great storytelling, he specializes in reader emotional response. He's been named a STAR Speaker at Screenwriting Expo 2, 3, 4 and 5 and can be reached through his website at www.karliglesias.com.
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