Improve Your Writing by Becoming a Script Reader
Learning how to read and evaluate scripts is a helpful skill to have for several reasons.
For writers it’s an easy, free way to study the craft of writing. We’re told that reading other scripts is one of the best ways to learn screenwriting, and being a script reader will force you to do that more consistently.
Writing script reports will also help you understand how your script is reviewed by the people you’re submitting to which should improve the quality of your submissions.
If you’re regularly reading scripts and improving your ability to analyze concept, characters, etc, you can’t help but become a better writer.
Is this class only for writers? Of course not, if you are a film buff or someone who wants to work in the film industry in other areas, these skills can help you as well.
Improve your Job Prospects: If you’re looking to work your way up the ladder or just pay the bills with an entry level position in the film industry, chances are you’ll be asked to read scripts and already having that skill will be an asset when applying for those jobs.
Networking: When you read for a festival competition you can often earn a festival pass and connect with others in the industry.
In this course you will learn
How to analyze a script objectively
How to write a coverage report
How to keep improving your reading skills
Where to look for work as a reader
Unfortunately there isn’t a lot of script reader training out there.
I’ve taken in-person trainings in major cities like London or L.A. but those are usually only offered a couple times a year and you’ll pay $140-200 for those plus any travel expenses. I wanted to create an online course to make the training more affordable and accesible, allowing you to learn on your own schedule.
If you still have questions you can read through the course description to learn more about what is included but if you love screenwriting and want to improve your skills and help your career...
...then I invite you to ENROLLÂ TODAY!
At the end of this course you will understand the skills needed to be an effective script reader.
You’ll understand how screenplays are evaluated by script coverage services and competitions.
You’ll know where to look for opportunities to read and how to pitch yourself .
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Micki has a wide array of experience in small business. She has founded multiple businesses from the 33 Zen Lane real estate brokerage to her script coverage service, Script Karma. As a serial entrepreneur her passion is using her experience to mentor small business owners and creative entrepreneurs giving them a head start on their careers. The people she has...
It was very easy to understand
Very clear instruction and great examples to help understand the information and points being explained.
Tons of info, that I am sure will end up on the page.
I took another course that was more of an overview of the script reading process. This course seems to be a good second course choice as it takes a more hands on approach with assignments and provides a plethora of examples.
This is great information and is easy to follow.
I know a lot of this information - so nothing stands out to me yet as something that I can't do or don't know about. So far so good. But Im looking for that moment that blows me away ... Ahhh I didn't know THAT. Or that's the key Iim missing. All the info is correct in terms of industry standards. Lets see how the rest goes.
At the half way point - its a great refresher on story development - things that one looks out for in structure. And the mentor has mentioned quite a few books, websites, people that one can access material from. That impresses me. Because after the fact one can still keep working at it and learning. I have ot say though that I intend to go back and do it all again. Its my typical way of learning - I read it all - then go back again ... in this instance will do the assignments on the other side. But Im enjoying wil change my rating from 4 to 5.
So far so good :) I love it
I have read scripts in the past and I now want to return to it. I wanted a refresher course and this is working very well for me
A good match for an introductory course. Just what I was looking for!
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Mark P.
Like a great script, I completed the course in one sitting.
Very informative with all core skills clearly explained.