INFOLIST

"Al Watt is a traditionalist, a wizard, a jester, a therapist, a drill sergeant, and a high priest. He understands the primacy of structure, but never loses sight of the power of the imagination and the unconscious mind. He will speak to both hemispheres of your brain, instilling the hard rules of craft while coaxing your muse out of hiding. And the best part of all? After 90 days, no matter what, you will have a finished screenplay."
-- Allison Burnett (screenwriter of Fame, Untraceable, and Resurrecting the Champ)

When the screenwriter has a sense of the story that lives within and a direction for where it wants to go, the writing process springs to life. This workshop is designed for the serious-minded screenwriter who is willing to commit to writing two hours a day.

In each class Al works one-on-one with a number of students in order to illustrate the principles discussed. Every class is recorded and can be listened to as often as you like for up to 30 days.

HOW IT WORKS:

The 90-Day Screenplay is an intensive 27-class tele-course where you will receive all the practical tools you'll need to complete your screenplay, from initial idea, through outline, first draft, and rewrite. Each class begins with a lecture, followed by a series of stream-of-consciousness writing exercises and discussion. You will receive specific homework at the end of each class as well as an emailed summary of the points covered.

TOPICS COVERED WILL INCLUDE:

* 3-Act Structure as an intuitive model
* Clarifying the logline
*The secret to writing constructive outlines (stream-of-consciousness writing exercises + proven techniques that allow the story to emerge)
* Exploring the "universal dilemma" (dramatic question) at the heart of the story
* Using your fears as an ally (you are uniquely qualified to writer your script)
* Writing from a place of jeopardy
* Developing memorable characters
* Writing compelling movie dialogue
* The secrets to writing great description
* Subtext
* Secrets to writing driving narrative
* Theme (what is this thing really about?)
* Developing a powerful "want" for the hero
* Clarifying the need
* The rules of screenplay format
* Writing the first draft
* Setup (how to make the first ten pages rock)
* How to make the reader care about your characters
* Protagonists and Antagonists (clue: they want exactly the same thing!)
* Showing, not telling
* Dramatizing exposition
* Disguising back-story
* Layering information (conflating scenes)
* Building tension
* How to write a crisp first act that readers can't put down
* Raising the stakes through the second act
* Developing "turning points"
* High Concept
* Rules of Genre
* Beats, Scenes, Sequences, Acts
* Climax (the secret to writing an unforgettable battle scene)
* Tying up loose ends
* Bookends (beginnings and endings)
* The Rewrite (how to rewrite the screenplay efficiently)
* Making the scenes as dynamic as possible
* Making it cinematic (a picture paints a thousand words)
* Keeping it tight (brevity is the soul of screenwriting)
* Transformation (the "power" of story)
* And much much more...

PLUS YOU WILL RECEIVE:

* 90 clear, specific DAILY emailed letters guiding you through the process.
* An Internet "Screenwriter's Group Page" to discuss your process and hold yourself accountable for your daily writing.
* Interviews and Q&A with A-List screenwriters, plus surprise guests!
* A booklet outlining the process of getting the screenplay from your imagination onto the page.

"I am a fan of Al's writing for the skill, depth and insight he brings to the table. And I'm a fan of the care and craftsmanship he brings to teaching."
--Peggy Rajski (Producer of Little Man Tate and The Grifters)

"Quite honestly the best writing class I've ever taken and I've taken quite a few, including many at the USC film school."
-- Zena Leigh Logan (actress/screenwriter/producer)

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR INFOLIST.com!!
Mention INFOLIST.com when you register, and get $60 OFF! That's just $325 (normally $385!) if you sign up by the EARLY DEADLINE of March 15th, 2010! ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT, so don't wait!

TO REGISTER:
Use the special link below to register by March 15th to thget your discount:
www.lawriterslab.com/the-90-day-screenplay-online-infolist

OR call LA Writers Lab at (310) 712-1290 and be sure to mention INFOLIST.com to get your discount!

About the Instructor:
Alan Watt (founder and creative director of LA Writers Lab) works in L.A. as a screenwriter and novelist. He is executive producer and screenwriter of the upcoming feature film Diamond Dogs (adapted from his best-selling novel) which is currently in pre-production with France's Quad Entertainment. He has been teaching the workshop since 1997.

For more information, please visit:
www.lawriterslab.com

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