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Write Like the News
The Writer's Center
This course teaches eight essential journalism skills to enhance writing clarity and engagement. Participants will critique news examples and engage in quick writing exercises to develop a concise writing style.
Website: https://writer.org/event/
Categories: Screenplay
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$60.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
2 hours
Class size: 50
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Engaging course covering Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Creative Non-Fiction. Includes 12 hours of videos, 145 downloadable resources, and a Certificate of Completion.
Website: https://www.udemy.com/
Categories: Screenplay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
$125.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
Self-paced, est. 12 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Writing the Short
Young Screenwriters
This 6-module course helps you write a shootable short screenplay in 5 weeks, with over 25 exclusive HD videos, and personalized feedback on 5 separate writing projects.
Website: https://youngscreenwriters.teachable.com/
Categories: Screenplay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
5 weeks (6 modules)
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot
Wesleyan University
The course teaches plot mechanics, narrative arc, pacing, and character development through four modules, including lectures, peer reviews, and hands-on writing exercises.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Screenplay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
Est. 7 hours
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
Write A Feature Length Screenplay For Film Or Television
Michigan State University
This course teaches you how to write a complete feature-length screenplay. It emphasizes active learning through peer feedback and creative writing exercises, guiding you in developing a polished and pitch-ready script by the end.
Website: https://www.coursera.org/
Categories: Screenplay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
Free
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
2.5 months, approximately 10 hours per week.
Class size: Unlimited
Prerequisites: No prerequisites
How to Write for the Screen
GrubStreet
This seminar teaches screenplay structure, scene building, character development, and formatting for visual media. Participants will engage in writing exercises and explore their story ideas.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/find-a-class/
Categories: Screenplay
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$85.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
1 Day Seminar, April 25, 2026, from 10:30am to 1:30pm.
Class size: 50 Seats Max.
Introduction to Creative Writing
UCLA Extension
The course covers various forms of writing, promotes collaboration in workshop groups, features guest speakers, and provides opportunities for critique and community building among aspiring writers.
Website: https://www.uclaextension.edu/
Categories: Screenplay
Start date:
January, 2026
Price:
$485.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
6 weeks, one class per week
Class size: 15
Introduction to Screenwriting
UCLA Extension
A six-week course covering aspects of writing for various media, including film, television, and comics. It includes guest lectures, workshops, and focuses on script-based storytelling elements.
Website: https://www.uclaextension.edu
Categories: Screenplay
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$585.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
6 weeks
Class size: 15
The 30-Day Outline Your Story Workshop
coursehorse
Transform story ideas into compelling narratives; focus on character, plot, and structure; guided exercises and expert insights.
Website: https://coursehorse.com/
Categories: Screenplay
Start date:
June, 2026
Price:
$400.00
Online course
Level: Any
Length:
10 hours over 5 sessions
Class size: Limited
Prerequisites: Must be 18 years or older
An Introduction to Screenwriting
University of East Anglia
Screenplays form the starting point for most dramatic films, the essential work from which all other filmmaking flows. All the tender romance, terrifying action and memorable lines begin at the screenwriter’s desk. This online course will introduce you to the basic elements and key concepts behind a professional screenplay.
Website: https://www.futurelearn.com
Categories: Screenplay
Start date:
Open all year round
Price:
£54.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
2 weeks (3 hours per week)
Class size: Unlimited
How to Write for the Screen
GrubStreet
This seminar covers screenplay structure, scene building, character development, and formatting basics. Participants will have the chance to experiment with their own story ideas and write scenes.
Website: https://grubstreet.org/
Categories: Screenplay
Start date:
April, 2026
Price:
$85.00
Online course
Level: Beginner
Length:
3 hours
Class size: 50 seats maximum
