screenwriting workshop
Preparing Scripts for Festival & Competition Submission
This virtual screenwriting workshop is designed for writers who want to move beyond early drafts and develop polished, submission-ready material for screenplay festivals and competitions.
The class focuses on strengthening the elements that matter most to readers and juries:
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Character clarity and emotional specificity
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Scene construction and subtext
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Dramatic tension and narrative momentum
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Professional-level polish and presentation
Writers work on their own scripts while learning how to evaluate material through a competition-reader lens—without sacrificing originality or voice.
What You’ll Work On
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A feature or episodic screenplay-in-progress
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One fully developed, submission-ready scene (15–20 minutes)
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Craft tools applicable across drafts and future submissions
Format & Schedule
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Virtual workshop
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Tuesdays: 6:00–7:30 PM (EST)
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Saturdays: 1:00–4:00 PM (EST)
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Start Date: February 3
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Small-group setting with limited enrollment
Class Fee
$500 full in advance
Who This Is For
This class is ideal for:
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Writers preparing scripts for screenplay festivals or competitions
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Theatre writers transitioning to screenwriting
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Writers seeking focused, professional development & those with script familiarity.
$100 weekly in Monday of each week ($600 total)
About the Instructor
Carol Dorn is an award-winning writer and director whose work has screened internationally. She brings a collaborative, craft-first approach to teaching, emphasizing clarity, rigor, and respect for each writer’s voice.