Have you always wanted to learn screenwriting – or just learn how to write more powerful scripts? 

Download this masterclass on writing screenplays that succeed – and move audiences! – from Steven Barnes (The Outer Limits, The Twilight Zone, Andromeda) and Tananarive Due (The Twilight Zone, Horror Noire). 

ONLY $297

INCLUDED IN THIS COURSE: 

· A video of their three-hour masterclass you can watch again and again

· Lecture slides to bring the lessons to life

· Membership in Lifewriting Professional, which offers pro level feedback on your stories during live Zoom workshops. Join this exclusive group of nurturing writers, which also has its own social media community!

Begin your journey to success as a screenwriter today!

TANANARIVE DUE & STEVEN BARNES

In addition to writing their own scripts, Barnes and Due consulted with Universal Studios before Universal/ Monkeypaw's 2021 release of Candyman, directed by Nia DaCosta. They have also consulted with Blumhouse, Pearl Street Productions and Amazon. 

Barnes and Due also just wrote and directed the horror short film The Keeper after adapting their feature script as a graphic novel.

HERE’S WHAT JORDAN PEELE HAS TO SAY 

THEIR WORK INCLUDES

This Masterclass Covers: 

· STORY STRUCTURE - the biggest missing ingredient in most prose writing classes! The secrets to irresistible plotlines
· How to write CHARACTERS that leap from the page
· How to create powerful VISUAL SYMBOLS
· Avoiding common PITFALLS by new screenwriters
· STORY BREAKDOWNS of successful films
· Tips for BREAKING INTO HOLLYWOOD

“The Keeper is an imaginative, terrifying tale of generational trauma in a Black family that is crafted with expert technique and told with real heart.”

Jordan Peele, legendary writer-director and actor

GOOD WORDS FROM GREAT PEOPLE

“With their guidance I went from years of kicking around ideas to writing and directing my first film, landing 10 renown film festivals across 3 continents.”

J. Michael Hayes, writer-director, program alum

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