Develop Your

Genre Story

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Develop and Write a Killer Genre Story

Taught by writers who love genre--and help you develop your feature script, pilot, or novel accordingly

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In this class you'll learn to:

"Develop Your Genre Story"** is our most comprehensive workshop yet. In six weeks you will develop your TV pilot, feature script, or novel. If you opt for Tier 2 you will create a roadmap or full outline for your project. If you opt for Tier 3, you will complete a teleplay, screenplay and/or chapters. All students will learn craft tools that acknowledge the difference between genres. You will also learn how to write a character-driven story, the secrets of a solid structure, and how to create a well-paced work. You will receive weekly constructive written notes and supportive feedback as your project develops.**

**Please note that we take a broad view of genre. For us, genre includes projects ranging from thriller to rom-com, from sci-fi or fantasy to crime drama or period, from western to action/adventure. If you aren't sure if you're a good fit, just email us at genremasters@gmail.com.

Roadmap and draft a killer story or script

Refine your characters and create satisfying character arcs

Strengthen antagonist/protagonist conflict and character drive

Create an undeniable structure to tell your story clearly and well

Punch up your pacing, escalations, and obstacles to create maximum tension

Exploit plot twists, reveals, and POV to build suspense

Create a rich, granular, and realistic sense of place

Emotionally ground your writing to create a memorable, personal story

Polish your style, tone, imagery, and voice

Receive individualized feedback and support from two writers with a long track of successful book publications, TV writing, and feature writing.

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Write with Genre Masters


Get your spot today for the September 6th class! Seats are limited.

Our product is best in class and we stand behind its quality. This course includes:

BOTH TIERS INCLUDE:

Reads and written notes on all weekly submissions, including roadmap outlines

Participation in weekly lectures and zoom workshops

Downloadable resources

Examples drawn from successfully aired or published genre shows/works that students can use as references throughout their writing process

Membership on private Facebook page

Talks with special guests

TIER THREE ALSO INCLUDES:

Written notes on your full draft

CLASSES MEET:

Wednesday 7:30 - 9:30 PM PST on Zoom

Sep 6th, Sep 13th, Sep 20th, Sep 27th, Oct 4th and Oct 18th.

Short taped lectures can be watched at students' convenience

Instructor:

Hollie Overton

Hollie Overton is an established screenwriter and novelist. She is currently a Co-Executive Producer on the CW/Netflix hit “All: American: Homecoming." Previous credits include, “Tell me a Story," “Shadowhunters,” and "Cold Case." She’s also the author of three crime novels, including the international bestseller, Baby Doll, which was translated into eleven languages. Hollie has written two standalone thrillers, The Walls and The Runaway and is hard at work on her fourth novel. As a screenwriting teacher and coach, Hollie has helped countless screenwriters hone their craft and break into the business. An identical twin, Hollie lives in Los Angeles with her husband, David, their identical triplets and rescue dog, Stevie.

Instructor:

Dedi Felman

Dedi Felman is a writer/director born and raised in the wilds of NJ. A member of the inaugural class of the HBO Access Writing Fellowship, she attended the UCLA Professional Program in Screenwriting and has taught TV writing for eight years, helping many students win fellowships and start their careers. Previously, Dedi worked in publishing as a senior editor at Simon & Schuster and an executive editor at Oxford University Press. Titles she’s developed have been New York Times and Washington Post bestsellers and have won the Bancroft Prize, the Windham-Campbell Literature Prize, and the Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism prize, and been shortlisted for the Booker Prize. She continues to freelance consult on book projects at Book Doctor West. Her espionage drama short, "Allegiance", was a finalist at the USA Film Festival and voted a Kickstarter "Project We Love."

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Are there any prerequisites?

No, though 5 Days to a Killer Concept provides extra development work that can be helpful, especially to beginning genre writers.

Can I use this class to rewrite my existing draft?

Yes, absolutely. But let's chat first. Email us at genremasters@gmail.com with the specifics of your situation.

Do you issue refunds?

Our refund policy is as follows: 100% if we are notified 30 days before the first day of the class. 50% if we are notified 15 days before the first day of class. 0% after that.

I have more questions. Where can I contact you?

Email us at genremasters@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.

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