Film Studies for Creative Writing

Writing a screenplay and writing a novel are both intense processes that involve a lot of time, planning, creativity, and commitment. They both involve extensive character and plot development that are essential in both mediums. It is helpful for writers, both aspiring and seasoned, to understand the difference between writing a novel and writing a screenplay. How do you know if you want to write screenplays, or novels, or both? During this course, we will go over the basics for each medium, and the ways in which both mediums can help you improve your creativity and your writing ability. 

Topics covered during the course focus on:

• Novel vs Screenplay and how they differ

• Characterization

• Plot & Story Development

• Setting

• Point of View

• Dialogue

• Endings

If you enjoy film and are interested to see how watching and dissecting great cinema can improve your creative writing, then this course is for you!