SCREENWRITNG
THE BASICS

You've got that great story rolling around in your head and finally want to turn it into a screenplay.  You sit down in front of a blank screen and freeze.  What now? This class is designed to get your hands on the keyboard and make it happen.

Shelly is an Associate Director at Portland Actors Conservatory and also teaches screenwriting at Mt. Hood Community College.  His screenplay "Morry" is a semi-finalist for the Academy's Nicholl Fellowship.

When, Where and How much?
When: October
Start date and time: TBD
Cost: $275
Email to reserve a spot:  shellylipkin@yahoo.com

About the class
  • How to format correctly and screenwriting software
  • What is story and why is it so important?
  • What is 3-Act structure?
  • Visuals, writing action that's lean and moves the story forward.
  • How do I develop dimensional and compelling characters?
  • Creating realistic dialog and avoiding the common mistakes of On The Nose, exposition and cliche'.
  • Understanding and clarifying your own story for yourself.
  • The rewrite.