Spec Scripts: What Directors Expect From Screenwriters

If you are trying to make sense of what a screenwriter’s job is in relation to a director, and why there are so many scripts online that are formatted inconsistently, then this informative class is for you!

Regardless of which stage you’re at in your writer’s journey, the lessons within this screenwriting course will help you connect with who YOU are as a writer and identify your authentic voice. It will help you formulate your conceptual ideas in such a way that you will not put a director off their screenplay reading experience.

There are certain elements within the “spec script” screenplay style that you need to consider before offering it to agents, producers, directors, funding bodies and so forth.

In this course you will learn:

• The difference between a “spec script” (speculative screenplay) and a “shooting script”

• The role of a director in relation to a spec script

• Best practices for screenwriters who offer a spec script to a director to read

• Techniques that many Directors would appreciate in screenplay formatting for an easier read

By the end of this course:

• You will find a suitable way to express your screenplay vision without crossing the line

• You will use the “show don’t tell” principle to strengthen the writer and reader relationship

Participating in this course and its exercises is important for any individual who is struggling to best practices in their spec screenplay style.

These classes are designed to support students of all levels in a safe place to fly their freak flag, away from the clinical conventions of traditional film schools and misinformation online.

These classes offer insights into current industry practices in a rapidly changing film industry that is hungry for fresh, impactful content that is relatable to hungrier target audiences.

This is a crucial screenwriting foundation course helping students streamline their writing style to build stronger narratives that are FELT; not just seen and heard, by industry decision makers.

Students will arm themselves with more confidence, and the commitment to apply these skills in a way that helps establish an honest connection with their intended audiences.

As a qualified and respected film and screenwriting lecturer who taught at an international film school, I prioritised my student’s education and collected a mountain of feedback forms. My goal is simple, I want my students to learn beyond the rigidity of traditional film schools and ENJOY the freedom of self-actualization.

I have other film currency too and have helped many private clients garner success with filming assignments via our business, Gothic Zen® Studios, plus worked with community art groups to share the love of creative expression.

The design of this course is purposely reflecting a classroom/studio situation in a fun and informal way, as if you are on campus with your peers. The course is aimed at individuals who know they can offer value to readers or audiences, but just need a little direction to get on with their business.

These classes offer guidance, instead of hard rules that only benefit institutional learning. It doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time author or a seasoned filmmaker, this course is designed to complement your storytelling ambitions and fine-tune your writer’s voice.

All you need to have when you attend class is a sense of self, some kind of recording equipment such as pen, paper, voice recorder or whatever tools you prefer to keep a record on, plus be open to both fun and serious discussions.

**Stay tuned! My follow-up “Screenwriting Formatting Essentials Course” is coming soon.

Who this course is for:

• Screenwriters who want reputable Directors to read their scripts
• Filmmakers who want a more wholistic understanding of the screenwriting process
• Screenwriters who are confused about the best way to formulate and format a spec script for (Directors)