Legendary filmmaker Billy Wilder said, “If you have a problem in the third act, the real problem is in the first act.” This class offers best practices for crafting a story’s foundation and dissects why the space between page one and the inciting incident is critical to writing a screenplay that resonates with the audience.

This class is suitable for beginner and intermediate writers.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

The Carnegie Center reserves the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollment is not met. It is best to register early to help our instructors prepare and to ensure the class does not get cancelled. We evaluate registration numbers 62 business days before a class starts to decide whether we can hold the class. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment will be cancelled six–two business days prior to the first class meeting. All participants will be notified by email and will receive full refunds.

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