Writing
Developing your screenwriting
An intermediate screenwriting course using exercises, discussion and feedback to develop structure, character, dialogue and script presentation.
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Upcoming classes
4 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17 Sept 2026 Thursdays | 19:40 - 21:40 | Short course11 weeks | BobSchultz | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £279.00 | Book now |
11 Jan 2027 Mondays | 17:30 - 19:30 | Short course11 weeks | BobSchultz | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £279.00 | |
20 Apr 2027 Tuesdays | 17:30 - 19:30 | Short course11 weeks | AngelaClarke | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £279.00 | |
21 Apr 2027 Wednesdays | 17:30 - 19:30 | Short course11 weeks | CliveFord | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £279.00 |
Mon 11 Jan, 17:30 - 19:30
11 weeks11 weeksMon 17:30£279BobSchultzKeeley StreetTue 20 Apr, 17:30 - 19:30
11 weeks11 weeksTue 17:30£279AngelaClarkeKeeley StreetWed 21 Apr, 17:30 - 19:30
11 weeks11 weeksWed 17:30£279CliveFordKeeley Street
About this course
The course examines screenwriting craft through writing exercises, script and clip analysis, group discussion, presentations and peer and tutor feedback. Participants work on story development, plot structure, characterisation, dialogue and script revision, while learning industry-standard formatting. The course also covers how to create an outline or treatment for a feature screenplay or television script. Written work developed during the course includes a short screenplay and an outline for a longer project.
What you'll learn
- Construct an outline or treatment for an original feature screenplay or television script
- Develop more complex characters and dialogue
- Review and revise a screenplay using considerations of story, plot and structure
- Apply standard industry formatting to a script
- Analyse how directors and actors interpret scripts on screen
Is this course right for you?
This intermediate course is intended for learners who have completed an introductory screenwriting course, including City Lit’s Ways into screenwriting. It involves writing, group discussion, script analysis, presentations and peer feedback, with fluent written and spoken English described as vital.
- Previous introductory screenwriting study is expected
- Learners discuss and share written work with tutors and peers
- Fluent written and spoken English is vital
Before you go
- Learners should bring writing materials.
