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33 Best Screenplay Writing Classes in 2026

Showing 33 courses that match your search.

Novel & Script First Draft

The Writers' Studio

A ten-month in-person course at the Writers Studio's Bronte studio in Sydney, built to get a complete first draft of a novel or screenplay finished by people who work full time. Fee is $4,495 AUD including GST, or $965 registration plus nine monthly payments of $400. You meet one Saturday a month, 10am to 6pm, plus one full weekend intensive, with founders Roland and Kathleen teaching and further tutors supporting between sessions. The structure breaks the draft into weekly tasks rather than leaving you to pace it yourself.

Website: https://www.writerstudio.com.au/sydney-writing-courses/fi...

Categories: Screenplay

Start date:

March, 2027

Price:

$4,495.00

Based in Sydney

Level: Beginner

Length: 10 months, one Saturday a month

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: Completing the Unlocking Creativity course is recommended.

Screenwriting: Introduction

University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

Eight-week in-class screenwriting course on the St. George campus in Toronto, Tuesdays 6.30-9pm from 6 October, taught by Dan Sacco. Fee $699 CAD. It is the only in-class section the school runs this autumn, so the daytime alternative that exists for their fiction courses is not available here. Counts towards the SCS Certificate in Creative Writing.

Website: https://2learn.utoronto.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetai...

Categories: Screenplay

Start date:

October, 2026

Price:

$699.00

Based in Toronto

Level: Beginner

Length: 8 weeks (Tuesdays, 2.5 hours)

Essentials of a Scene: A Screenwriting Primer

Blue Stoop

In-person course in Philadelphia, $375, at CultureWorks, 1315 Walnut St. Six Wednesdays, 21 October to 2 December 2026, 6:30-8:30pm, with no class on 25 November. A screenwriting primer built entirely around the scene as the unit of construction. Financial aid and Afterpay plans available.

Website: https://www.bluestoop.org/classes/p/essentials

Categories: Screenplay

Start date:

October, 2026

Price:

$375.00

Based in Philadelphia

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 weeks

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Screenwriting: Introduction

University of Toronto

This course covers essential screenwriting elements such as story, character, plot, scene, structure, and dialogue, with practical screenings and writing exercises.

Website: https://learn.utoronto.ca/

Categories: Screenplay

Start date:

February, 2026

Price:

$503.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 20 hours, over of 8 sessions

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Developing Video Game Narratives

UCLA Extension

The course teaches plotting and executing branching narratives for video games, writing in different interactive genres, and building a portfolio. It focuses on understanding non-linear storytelling and developing a vocabulary for interactive fiction.

Website: https://www.uclaextension.edu/

Categories: Screenplay

Start date:

March, 2026

Price:

$720.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: 10 weeks

Class size: 15

Advanced Structure Lab: Break The Story Free with Dean Bakopoulos

Lighthouse Writers Workshop

A seminar focused on utilizing dramatic structure for narrative writing, applicable to screenplays, short stories, and novels. It includes generative exercises and a character-based approach to overcoming creative obstacles.

Website: https://www.lighthousewriters.org/

Categories: Screenplay

Start date:

June, 2026

Price:

$780.00

Online course

Level: Advanced

Length: 5 days, 2 hours each day

Class size: 15

Prerequisites: Experience in screenwriting or prose writing is required.

Writing 1

Second City

This course covers sketch writing fundamentals, comedic structure, and proper formatting. Students learn to develop ideas into sketches and pitches, focusing on creativity and structure.

Website: https://www.secondcity.com/classes/

Categories: Screenplay

Start date:

May, 2026

Price:

$345.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 7 weeks, 2.5 hours per class

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

An Editor's-Eye Look at Book Submissions

GrubStreet

This seminar explores how backstory and flashback can enhance narratives by providing context and character motivation. Participants analyze passages from noted authors and engage in writing exercises to apply techniques learned. 18+

Website: https://grubstreet.org

Categories: Screenplay

Start date:

May, 2026

Price:

$65.00

Online course

Level: Any

Length: 1 or 2 Day Seminar

Class size: 50 seats max

Scripts in Focus

Gotham Writers Workshop

A 6-week class combining lectures and exercises focusing on scriptwriting for various genres, analyzing film and TV scripts weekly.

Website: https://wp.writingclasses.com/courses/

Categories: Screenplay

Start date:

May, 2026

Price:

$354.00

Online course

Level: Beginner

Length: 6 weeks

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Creating Authentic Emotional Conflict

Writer's Digest University

This self-paced course focuses on developing characters and story cohesively, ensuring emotional connections with the audience. It culminates in the creation of a completed first act of a script.

Website: https://www.screenwritersuniversity.com/

Categories: Screenplay

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$20.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: Self paced

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Screenwriting 101

Rekindle School

In this course, learn screenplay writing, practice writing scenes and short scripts, receive feedback on your work. Covers screenplay formatting, structure, target audience, treatments, log lines, and marketing strategies.

Website: https://www.classesandworkshops.com/writing-classes

Categories: Screenplay

Start date:

February, 2026

Price:

$175.00

Based in Seattle

Level: Beginner

Length: 4 weeks (1 session per week)

Class size: Limited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

Creating Authentic Emotional Conflict

Screenwriters University

This course focuses on developing authentic emotional conflict in storytelling, helping writers to create compelling narratives that resonate with audiences. It includes video lessons, practical exercises, and feedback from instructors.

Website: https://www.screenwritersuniversity.com/

Categories: Screenplay

Start date:

Open all year round

Price:

$199.00

Online course

Level: Intermediate

Length: Est. 4 weeks, with 8 lessons

Class size: Unlimited

Prerequisites: No prerequisites

How to choose a screenplay writing class

Looking to build your writing skillset, learn more about your genre, or finally finish that screenplay you’ve been working on? You’re in the right place. That’s why we built this directory of the best creative writing courses.

However, creative writing classes aren’t one size fit all. If you’re planning to join a screenplay writing class in particular, you’ll want to make sure that it matches what you’re seeking to learn about writing screenplays.

So make sure to consider the following questions when you’re researching screenplay writing courses:

  • Who is the instructor? How many years of experience do they have in writing screenplays?
  • Is there something in particular you’d like to learn about screenplays? Does this course include it?
  • How long is the course, and where is it taught?
  • How much does the screenplay writing course cost? Does it fit into your budget?

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