Screenwriting is the art of transforming ideas into a visual story. Unlike novels, screenplays are written for the screen — guiding actors, directors and production teams through characters, dialogue, action and emotion. In this introduction, you’ll discover the foundations of screenplay structure, formatting and storytelling techniques applied right away! Watch the intro video, with Coder J, to begin exploring the world of screenwriting and learn how great stories are built.

Module 1: The Foundations of Screenwriting introduces you to the essential building blocks of a screenplay. In this module, you’ll explore the role of the screenwriter, the basics of story structure, character development, scenes and the unique format used to bring stories from the page to the screen. Start the module by watching the video below, where we’ll begin your journey into the fundamentals of writing for film and visual storytelling.

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Module 2: Building the Story, focuses on how ideas grow into compelling screenplays. In this module, you’ll learn how to develop a strong story foundation by exploring concepts such as themes, characters, conflict, goals and story structure. You’ll discover how screenwriters create engaging narratives that keep audiences invested from beginning to end. Watch the video to learn how to shape your ideas into a powerful story ready for the screen.

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