I have taught screenwriting classes, seminars and workshops around the world and online for over twenty years. Since 2015, I have been teaching full-credit graduate and undergraduate screenwriting at Loyola Marymount University's School of Film & Television as a Senior Lecturer and Adjunct Professor of Screenwriting. I have also been an adjunct at Cal State Northridge (CSUN), Stephens College and Long Island University. Recently I've been teaching a masterclass on the 11 Fundamental Questions, an effective story-breaking method I've been using for over a decade that became the basis of my book of the same name.
My screenwriting classes range from a ninety minute 11 Fundamental Questions course to an eight week intensive workshop. Topics include story and outline development; scene, sequence and act structure; writing colorful characters, descriptions and dialogue; writing for the various genres; writing for film vs. TV; establishing tone, pace and theme; proper formatting; rewriting; and the business of screenwriting. I have also taught classes on pitching, independent filmmaking, directing, and writing for digital media.
Please contact me for rates, references and availability.