LEARN SCREENWRITING AT
YOUR OWN PACE

master structure. conquer writer's block.

When you're at the beginning of your screenwriting journey,  getting your story out of your head and onto the page in a captivating way can be intimidating.

Professional screenwriters kick out multiple screenplays per year, have strong writing portfolios, and are always in the business of selling their next idea to seal their next gig. But how!? 
  • Grasping screenplay structure
  • Developing a solid writing process
  • Learning how to outline
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If you're ready to master these skills so the imaginary conversations you have with your characters can come to life, TPP  built courses specifically for you through our On-Demand BFF Program, AND you can learn at your own pace... from your own home... anywhere in the world. 
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This is your opportunity to tell your story. Take advantage.

​TPP speaks in your language

Our on-demand BFF program hosts go-at-your-own-pace independent study screenwriting courses for Newbie scriptwriters ready to tackle screenplay structure. After you learn the basics, you'll be ready to work 1:1 with our Story Experts to build your writing portfolio.

In order to make screenwriting less daunting and more relatable, TPP uses our everyday life skills and produced screenplays to teach the fundamentals of screenwriting.
  • No more industry pros talking over your head instead of making it plain
  • No more trying to understand Hollywood jargon
  • No more confusion around the hero's journey, 8 sequences, or saving the cat.

​We keep it simple and accessible  so you can learn because we believe if you develop the writer, the content will come.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE COURSES?

this is where storytellers thrive!

The key to becoming a professional screenwriter is blocking out the noise of writer's block, understanding screenplay structure, and learning how to effectively outline. This is the first step to starting your screenwriting career. And you can do it at your own pace.

THE BFF PROGAM = Access To:

master SCREENPLAY STRUCTURE

Screenwriting is complex visual storytelling, but grasping it is attainable. It starts with the right foundation - structure. If you're ready to learn the rules (so you can eventually break them), this course is for you.
  • No more struggling with story
  • No more gatekeeping - get the passcode
  • Reduce stress with a certified writing process
Course Includes:
  • ​5 Modules available at your convenience
  • For Features and Television
  • Overview of the business of Hollywood
  • 2, 3 & 5 Act Structure
  • Case studies from produced screenplays to see how the pros do it​

COMBAT
​WRITer'S ​BLOCK

Confidence is key. Without it, that blank white page can be daunting.  If you have a story to tell but are having a hard time finding your voice or you're dealing with the dreaded writers' block, this course is for you.
  • Fight the negativity
  • Boost confidence
  • Get your creativity flowing​
Series Includes:
  • 5-part series available at your convenience
  • Affirmations to fight the negativity and boost confidence
  • Writing activities to get your creativity flowing
  • Story elements using relatable life experiences
  • Case studies from produced screenplays to see how the pros do it.


​COURSES VALUED AT $799

but that's not all...

Diamond W.
Beginner Screenwriter
"The Professional Pen's workshop database is one of my favorite aspects of the BFF program! It is a goldmine of insightful discussions and workshops. I am able to listen in and learn something new or I can watch the same videos on repeat and find new ways to apply what I have learned. Totally bingeworthy!"
If you Enroll NOW, we'll throw in these valuable screenwriting tools and resources FOR FREE.
  • Outlining Workbooks - Learn how to plan your story and how to outline a script
    • ​The Pixar Formula
    • #WhoAmI - Guide to Writing 3-Dimensional Characters
    • #Goals - Guide to Writing Active Protagonists
    • #TheRoadMap - Guide to Writing Beat Sheets
  • Homework Explainer Videos - Step-by-step video guides with clear instructions to help navigate your workbooks, to ensure you fully understand the concepts and complete your assignments with confidence.
  • The Screenwriting Workshop Library - Indulge in 100+ hours of scriptwriting content including:
    • ​​Past workshops + Interviews + Panel Discussions + Speaking Engagements by our CEO + Head Consultant, Shannan E. Johnson​
  • Screenplay Vault - Analyze hundreds of produced scripts.
  • 1:1 Story Expert Sessions - Get personalized guidance on your story with student discounted sessions.

GRAB THESE FREE BONUSES WHEN YOU
​JOIN THE BFF PROGRAM FOR JUST $99/month!

what's in the library?

For less than $3/day,
Gain Access to...

2 Go-at-your-own-pace Courses: $799 Value
4 Outlining Workbooks: $99
3 Homework Explainer Videos: $59
The Screenwriting Workshop Library:  $199​​
1:1 Story Expert Sessions: $125
​TOTAL VALUE: $1280


​But you get invaluable, efficient, stress-free on-demand learning
​for just $99/month.
How does it work?
  • Subscribe to the BFF program
  • Create a login and password from your email invitation
  • Unlock access to all of your screenwriting needs​
How much does it cost to be a BFF?
Subscribe to the BFF program for all of your screenwriting needs for $99/month.

*Note: Program rates are subject to change. Members will be notified in advance of any changes. If a member cancels their subscription and chooses to resubscribe, they must subscribe at the current rate.
How do I know if I'm a Newbie screenwriter?
If you want to be a professional screenwriter in Hollywood, but know little to nothing about the business or screenplay structure, you're a Newbie! Still not sure? Take the quiz.
I'm not a Newbie, but I want a screenplay structure refresh. Can I join?
Yes. Though the content is geared for screenwriters fresh in their writing journey, our BFF program is open to all who are interested in learning and growing in their craft at their own pace.

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