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Your Screenwriting Sidekick: Interactive Workbooks for Effortless Learning

​Tired of reading screenwriting books filled with jargon and theory? Want lessons that are clear and straight to the point - no gatekeeping, no talking over your head? TPP's screenwriting workbooks help you understand storytelling concepts in a practical way. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these workbooks are designed to make learning screenwriting accessible, engaging, and effective.

SCREENPLAY STRUCTURE

A large part of becoming a professional screenwriter is having an effective and efficient process that allows you to produce multiple screenplays each year. Our screenplay structure workbooks are your pre-work - the work necessary to ensure you know your story before you get to the blank white page.

Character development

Create 3-dimensional characters by understanding every part of their being. Characters make decisions based on who they are and how they have been affected by their life experiences.

The #WhoAmI? Workbook will help you take a deep dive into your protagonist, antagonist, and subcharacters so that the audience can be invested in your story.

PLOT DEVELOPMENT

Every screenplay is about a protagonist reaching a goal or solving a problem. Watching the protagonist physically attempt to achieve their goals is the plot.

The #GOALS workbook will help you clarify your protagonist's inner and outer goals and the steps needed to reach a resolution. Remember that goals should be attainable (with evidence from who the character is) and actionable (make the character active).

 writing beat sheets + OUTLINES

It's the step we all want to skip, but it is the most crucial point of the writing process: the outline. Writers must know where they are going to reach their destination, so they don't get lost along the way.

#TheRoadmap Workbook will help you define the route to the destination so when you write, you can do so efficiently and effectively.

THE PACKAGE: The Ultimate Guide to outlining

Set your screenplay up for success with this ultimate guide to creating an outline. This is your pre-work to prepare to write your screenplay.
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The HTF Do I Write an Outline? Workbook Includes:
  • Format: Features, TV Pilots + Specs
  • #WhoAmI
  • #Goals Worksheet
  • #TheRoadmap
  • Bonus: Pixar Formula

 STORY PLANNERS

TPP's Story Planners break down the monumental task of writing a screenplay into manageable, bite-sized steps. This structured approach helps prevent overwhelm and allows you to make consistent progress towards telling your story with attainable writing deadlines and a pseudo accountability partner.

Story Planners Include:
  • Format: Features + TV
  • Weekly assignments to develop your story
  • Step-by-step beat sheet guide
  • Sample beats from produced screenplays
  • Resources and discounted services for next steps in your writing journey

FUN WAYS TO LEARN SCREENWRITING

SCRIPT NOTES + PLOT BOARDS


​We've all heard it's best to learn from produced screenplays because you can learn screenplay structure, formatting, and  genre-specific techniques. TPP has taken this learning exercise to the next level by providing guided notes in the margin to help scriptwriters track storytelling elements and learn from the script's successes and mistakes.

INFOGRAPHICS

Some of us are visual learners. Some of us enjoy step-by-step instructions. So, for those of you who like images and how-to articles, grab an infographic for your biggest screenwriting industry related questions.

WTF SERIES WORKBOOKS

Screenwriting can sometimes be so confusing that we scream WTF! Yes, we've all been there. So, TPP created a series of workbooks to answer those pressing questions and quell your frustrations.

SCREENPLAY FORMATTING

From industry-standard layout to correctly formatting dialogue, action, and scene headings, this workbook provides step-by-step guidance for creating polished and production-ready scripts.

The HTF Do I Format a Screenplay? Workbook Includes:
  • Formatting Definitions
  • Formatting Do's & Don'ts
  • TV Formatting
  • Tricky Formatting Questions

WRITING FOR TELEVISION

There is essential information you need to understand about the TV business before you start writing your pilot. From  the nuances of TV screenplay formatting to tailoring your story to the different programming types, this workbook equips you with a foundation to craft a compelling TV pilot. Whether you're exploring sitcoms, dramas, limited series, or beyond, our workbook provides you with the know-how to make informed creative decisions.

The HTF Do I Write a TV Pilot? Workbook Includes:
  • Quick Formatting Facts
  • 2-Act, 3-Act, & 5-Act Structure Infographics
  • Story Bible FAQ
  • Things you should consider before writing a pilot

SHOW DOn't tell

Show Don't Tell is a fundamental principle in storytelling that encourages screenwriters to convey emotions, actions, and details through actions, dialogue, and sensory experiences rather than directly telling the audience what's happening or how characters feel. While this storytelling element is crucial for effective screenplays, it can be the hardest thing to learn. Well, you're going to learn TODAY! 
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The WTF Does Show Don't Tell Mean? Workbook Includes:
  • Learning the difference between showing and telling
  • Understanding when telling is acceptable
  • Learning the greatness that is subtext
  • Writing Exercises
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