A: No. Periodt.As you're trekking our way towards a professional career in screenwriting, you're working day jobs and multitasking dating, parenting, and marriage. So, you may not have the time to dedicate two to four years towards film school. You may not even have time to write every day. You may choose to nap during your 5 minutes of peace. And that's ok.
Film school is a great way to learn the foundations of screenwriting and build a network of colleagues to fight through the trenches of Hollywood with if you enjoy learning in a classroom setting. For those of us who are working professionals continuously juggling jobs, families, dating, and other life events, The Professional Pen offers live an academic calendar of the fundamentals of screenwriting that holds you accountable in writing your screenplay. Our Master Classes offer:
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HOW TO ENROLL IN CLASSESOur workshops are exclusively available to members of our Screenwriters' Social Community. Good news—it's completely FREE to join! Simply sign up for an account to learn and grow alongside other like-minded creatives. Browse our calendar and enroll in the workshops that will support your writing journey.
And don't worry, the Screenwriters' Social is a zone of
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TPP's 2025 MASTER CLASSES + MOREWriting Hours
In order to write, you must write. TPP offers writing bi-monthly hours to hold you accountable to your screenwriting goals. Join us for 45-minutes of dedicated writing time followed by a Q&A session with our Story Experts, who are happy to answer your pressing screenwriting questions. Duration: 1hr Dates: First Sundays at Noon PT/Third Tuesdays at 10a PT Cost: $5 Fast Track Mini-Courses
Our Fast Track Courses are designed for deep, personalized learning experiences. Limited to just 10 participants each session, these three-hour workshops ensure you receive the focused attention needed to hone your skills and get your questions answered.
Duration: 3 hours Dates: Sundays at Noon PT or Thursdays at 4:30p PT Max Enrollment: 10 Cost: $125 COURSE SCHEDULE
90-Day Pitch Challenge
Transform your project into a pitch-ready powerhouse with our 90-Day Pitch Challenge. Over three months, you’ll craft compelling one-sheets, pitch decks, treatments, and a dynamic 5-minute oral pitch, receive expert feedback, and culminate by pitching directly to a panel of industry executives. Duration: 2 hours Dates: Saturdays at 10a PT Challenge Begins: February 15th Cost: $399 (early bird) $599 (regular) Executive Training Program
Step into the world of scripted content leadership with our Executive Training Program. This specialized 5-week training is designed for 10 aspiring executives, focusing on mastering giving effective notes to build strong, productive relationships with writers. Prepare to enhance your communication skills and understand the nuances of writer collaboration. Applications are by invitation only. To be considered, follow The Professional Pen on LinkedIn for updates. Duration: 2 hours Dates: Thursdays at 5:30p PT. Max enrollment: 10 Cost: $399 (early bird) $599 (regular) Script Analysis Workshops
These workshops are designed to sharpen your ability to dissect and critique screenplays effectively. Delve into story structure, character development, and thematic elements, enhancing your skills in identifying both strengths and areas for improvement in any script. Duration: 3 hours Cost: $40 Film & TV Analysis Workshops
Experience movies and TV episodes like never before, breaking them down sequence by sequence. Engage in real-time discussions on story beats, uncovering how key narrative elements unfold on screen to craft compelling storytelling. Duration: 3 hours Cost: $40 First 15 Screenwriting Competition
Showcase your writing prowess in the First 15 Screenwriting Competition by submitting the first 15 pages of your script. Impress industry professionals within those crucial opening pages for a chance to secure a script consultation and a general meeting to propel your scriptwriting career forward. Applications Open: March 10th Applications Close: April 1st Finalists Announced: May 12th Winner Announced: May 19th Finalist Workshop: May 22nd @ 5:30p PT General Meeting to be set at the discretion of the industry professional and the winner's schedule. Cost: $39 |
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first 15 competitionStruggling to break through in the industry? Submit the first 15 pages of your screenplay and get your work in front of key industry professionals. Receive validation and opportunities you’ve been seeking:
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Worried You'll Miss a Master Class?When you register for a workshop, the replay is sent to you after the session and remains available for three days before being moved to our Screenwriting Workshop Library. Interested in unlimited access to all our master classes on demand? Join our BFF program to gain entry to hundreds of hours of screenwriting instruction, including all workshop replays.
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