The Business Of Screenwriting

Learn the inside secrets about creating a career as a working screenwriter in Hollywood. Filmmaking!

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.5

- Expertly navigate the intricate business maze of the entertainment industry.
- Securing an agent
- manager
- entertainment lawyer
- successfully choosing a marketable idea that is still in harmony with your value system
- source material
- obtaining rights from a novel
- reading a room
- understanding energy
- pacing
- voice cadence
- belief in your idea
- higher ideals
- your lifetime achievement speech to serve as a your compass for value-based choices to fuel a successful career as a professional screenwriter.

What you'll learn

Expertly navigate the intricate business maze of the entertainment industry.
Securing an agent
manager
entertainment lawyer
successfully choosing a marketable idea that is still in harmony with your value system
source material
obtaining rights from a novel
reading a room
understanding energy
pacing
voice cadence
belief in your idea
higher ideals
your lifetime achievement speech to serve as a your compass for value-based choices to fuel a successful career as a professional screenwriter.

* Requirements

* If you desire to make a healthy living as a professional screenwriter this course is for you.

Description

*** Over 1800 Students Enrolled and Counting ***

Screenwriters are creative, but not all understand how art and commerce merge to create wealth and a lasting career. This course unveils the intricate maze of the business of the entertainment industry biz-ness. Go from a want-to-be to a fine-tuned professional making a healthy living while sharing your creative genius with the world.

5 Star Reviews!

The thing that makes this course so valuable is that it teaches you how to actually make a living and thrive as a professional screenwriter. I have always been a creative artist and writer, but now I know how to actually have a career. He should have his own TV show as he is super informative, entertaining, and always compelling to keep me watching. I hate giving 5 stars as it seems cliche, but he earned it. Thanks again! - Edward Mora

What you will learn:

  • Expertly navigate the intricate business maze of the entertainment industry
  • Securing an agent, manager, or entertainment lawyer
  • Successfully choosing a marketable idea that is still in harmony with your value system 
  • How to attach a movie star to your project
  • Understanding source material
  • Obtaining rights from a novel 
  • Reading a room
  • Understanding energy, pacing, voice cadence, 
  • Belief in your idea, higher ideals 

...and a plethora more.

They DON'T teach you this in Film School!

Paul is both knowledgable, and well able to present information in a clear and engaging manner. He is also hugely encouraging and motivational. I recommend this, and his writing The Million Dollar Screenplay course, to any writer serious about entering and moving ahead in this industry. - Anita Daher

Who is this for: 

  • Those who want to make a living as a professional screenwriter should take this course.
  • This course teaches screenwriting students about the business side of the entertainment industry, thus trading daydreams for dollars to make a healthy living as a professional screenwriter.

Paul breaks down the nuts and bolts of what you need to do if you want to play in the world of Hollywood as a writer and filmmaker.  Simply put, be smart, be respectful, and put in the hustle. - Scott McMahon

The structure and tangible guidelines this course offers for a successful career as a working, professional writer is quite profound, yet incredibly digestible to understand and incorporate.  I highly recommend this for anyone who wants to make a living as a screenwriter. - Sonya Thompson

So take peak behind the film business curtain and learn the ins and outs of the screenwriting game. 

Who this course is for:

  • Those who want to make a living as a professional screenwriter should take this course.
  • This course teaches screenwriting students about the business side of the entertainment industry, thus trading daydreams for dollars to make a healthy living as a professional screenwriter.

Course content

8 sections • 33 lectures

Marketability of Your Screenplay Preview 04:58

Premature to Market Preview 03:43

Three Different Hats: Producer, Director and Marketer Preview 03:14

Writing and Re-Writing Preview 01:55

How to Workshop You Screenplay Part #1 Preview 02:10

How to Workshop You Screenplay Part #2 Preview 01:27

Discovering Your Organic Film Industry Resources Preview 05:29

How to Get a Movie Star Attached to Your Screenplay Preview 06:12

How to Get an Agent Preview 04:01

Submitting Your Screenplay to an Agent Preview 04:27

Working with Your Agent Preview 02:50

Do You Need a Manager? Preview 03:54

Pitching Preview 03:58

How to Read a Room Preview 04:07

Writing Non Scripted or Reality Preview 05:17

30 Minute Sitcom Preview 03:24

1 Hour Drama Preview 03:31

TV Series Blueprint or Bible Preview 04:13

3-5 Scripts Preview 01:09

What is the WGA? Preview 01:55

Options Preview 02:57

Residuals Preview 02:55

Writing Assignments Preview 04:37

How to read Industry Notes, the note behind the note. Preview 03:16

Relationships Preview 05:00

Contests and Competitions Preview 03:11

Protecting Your Screenplay Preview 03:49

Your Lifetime Achievement Speech Preview 02:26

Final Thoughts & Life Experiences Preview 05:50

BONUS: The Million Dollar Screenwriter Preview 00:48

BONUS: What DO You Want to Learn Next? Preview 00:48

August Rush: How to Write the Million Dollar Screenplay - Indie Film Hustle Preview 01:23:34