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Writing the Adaptation 

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$19.99

  • The best practices in marketing an adaptation
  • How to craft a logline and treatment for an adaptation
  • When to stick to “what actually happened” and when to make things up
  • How to use genre conventions to enhance your story
  • How to pace your story to keep the reader engaged
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This course is self-paced and on demand. You can go through the materials and complete assignments at your own pace. There is no instructor or peer interaction in this course.

There’s no denying it—adaptations are what Hollywood is looking for. Of the top ten grossing feature films of all time, six were adaptations. And recently, they’ve just been getting bigger. Many top films—including several Academy Award nominees—were based on fiction or nonfiction books, musicals, articles, or history. Also, adaptations often have a built-in fan base, which make them more attractive to producers and executives.

There are many misconceptions about writing an adaptation. That they are boring to write. That it is up to the screenwriter to secure the rights to the material. Or that you need to be an established screenwriter to create one. Maybe these myths are just put out there to keep screenwriters from exploring this fascinating, creative, and lucrative genre. Having a solid adaptation as part of your portfolio makes you much more attractive to executives or agents seeking screenwriters for their projects.

In this workshop, you will formulate a five-page treatment designed not just to keep you on course with screenplay but also to use as a possible sales tool. By the end of the workshop, you will also have the first act of your story in script form, along with a step by step outline of your screenplay. All the tools you need to get your adaptation ready for Hollywood!

What You'll Learn:

  • The best practices in marketing an adaptation
  • How to craft a logline and treatment for an adaptation
  • When to stick to “what actually happened” and when to make things up
  • How to use genre conventions to enhance your story
  • How to pace your story to keep the reader engaged

Who Should Take This Course:

  • Writers looking to find the type of materials and stories that work well in adaptation
  • Writers who want to make sure your story “works” as a script
  • Writers wanting to create sales tools and a solid start on your screenplay

$000.00

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Lesson plan

Lesson plan

This course is self-paced and on demand. You can go through the materials and complete assignments at your own pace. There is no instructor or peer interaction in this course.