Write Your Professional Feature or One-Hour Script Outline in 8 Weeks

A New Lab for Stage 32 Writers!

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Your chance to be mentored by a professional writer who has worked with Netflix, TVOne, Aspire TV, AMC, Bounce TV, and more.

Write your feature or television pilot outline in 8 weeks while being mentored by a professional screenwriter and script consultant!

Screenwriting is often described as a solitary craft. Many writers embrace this option, but we've got a better option for you to explore your narrative work. In this exclusive Stage 32 lab, you'll work with a professional screenwriter to learn every aspect of screenwriting story structure and put it into practice as you write your own feature film or television pilot outline in 8 weeks.

The eight-sequence structure taught in this lab is used widely in the industry. The writers who live and breathe this structure are some of the most creative working writers as they instinctively understand the framework, allowing their minds to focus on the emotional journey of the characters and find innovative ways to tell their stories. Outlining is a crucial step in the development process when working with executives and representation, who often must approve an outline before the writer can start writing their script. 

Over eight sessions, you and a group of passionate screenwriters will dive deep into screenwriting structure, focusing on one sequence each week, and applying what you've learned to your script's professional outline throughout the lab. You'll cover world-building, character dimensionality, pacing techniques, and more along the way. 

Taking you through story structure is AZ Yeamen, a writer and consultant who has sold nearly every script she’s ever written, and now she’s giving writers an incredible crash course in screenwriting based on her years of industry experience.

AZ has become the go-to for revisions, doctoring, whipping stories into shape, and pitch packages for Netflix, TVOne, Aspire TV, UMC Streaming, Bounce TV, and independent production companies. She most recently served as a Story Editor on Covenant for AMC's ALLBLK.

AZ has mentored countless up-and-coming writers, and her students have sold projects to networks and won numerous screenwriting competitions.

With limited spots available, you’re guaranteed hands-on guidance and an interactive experience with AZ. These spots are first-come, first-serve, so don't miss out on working with AZ and walk away with a strong outline and a better understanding of how working writers structure their scripts.

PRAISE FOR AZ'S PREVIOUS STAGE 32 EDUCATION:

"If you’re someone like me who keeps saying they want to be a writer, this is the place to start taking that seriously. AZ is informative and fast-paced, encouraging you to rise to the occasion with every assignment." -- Rachel Cuyler

"First and foremost, AZ is AMAZING! The information provided, the examples, the illustrations, the assignments were all geared towards equipping us to become great script writers. I MUST take the course again. Nothing but applause for AZ and her style of teaching." -- Chris Strickland

This course is designed to build your writing muscle. By the end of the 8-week course, you detailed outline of your screenplay or one-hour drama. Following the sequence method of outlining,

PRE-CLASS PREP

One-page synopsis of “personal-project-in-progress” movie or television project. Or choose a current television or film (preferably streaming) that is comparable to your project in progress and write a one-page synopsis.

Week 1 Sequence 1 (1-15 pages)

We begin with an Introduction of the story’s world.

Story/Character’s World: The mood and tone are set in the OPENING IMAGE (page 1). The main character may or may not be the focus depending on the genre and format.

• Introduction Hero/Protagonist
• Introduction Supporting Characters
• Introduce Antagonist/Adversary/Villain
• Status Quo Obstacle
• Dramatic Premise
• Inciting Incident

Q&A with AZ

Assignment: Using your “project-in-progress” or movie/series (pilot) selection, outline sequence one.

Week 2 – Sequence 2 (16-30 pages)

This week we explore A 360-degree view of your character’s world. The dichotomy between the worlds of the heroine and adversary.

• Introduce Supporting Characters
• Protagonist Objective
• Predicament Solution
• The Lock-In (Plot Point #2
• Introduce Sub-Plot (B-Story/Love Interest)

Q&A with AZ

Assignment: Using your “project-in-progress” or movie/series (pilot) selection, outline sequence two.

Week 3 – Sequence 3 (31-45 pages)

Now it is time to put the plot's game plan into action.

Establish ACT II Main Tension: Add a new “opening image” here; the image will set the tone for the journey of act two. The hero’s new plan to resolve the inciting incident takes shape. The hero will devise the plan based on their ordinary methods and understanding. Tensions are high in the first 5 pages of act two, “gear up” phase. The game plan must be big to journey through Act Two. All the hero needs to do is...

• First Obstacle
• Obstacle Resolution
• Introduce Supporting Characters
• Obstacle
• Reveal
• Higher Obstacle
• Obstacle Solution

Q&A with AZ

Assignment: Using your “project-in-progress” or movie/series (pilot) selection, outline sequence three.

Week 4 – Sequence 4 (46-60 pages)

The next part of your script is the “Nothing’s working, new plan” section.

Second Obstacle: The hero hits a really low depressing point “the hero dies”; this will be a challenge to overcome.

• Obstacle Resolution
• Sub-Plot/B-Story Revival
• Failure/Ramifications

First Culmination (Plot Point #3)/Sub-Plot Solution

Q&A with AZ

Assignment: Using your “project-in-progress” or movie/series (pilot) selection, outline sequence four.

Week 5 – Sequence 5 (61-75 pages)

This week we’ll explore challenges for the hero and opportunities for the antagonist.

Obstacle: Challenges for the change to occur are:__________________.

• Reveal
• Higher Obstacle
• Obstacle Solution
• Sub-Plot Revival
• Predicament

Q&A with AZ

*Note: The page count on Sequence 5 is usually less than any other sequence for independent or spec scripts this section may only be 8-10 pages.

Assignment: Using your “project-in-progress” or movie/series (pilot) selection, outline sequence five.

Week 6 – Sequence 6 (76-90 pages)

We’ll put each character to the test win the antagonist experiences victory, and the protagonist loses hope.

Obstacle: The villain is winning. The best moment where the antagonist appears to be winning, and the hero is losing. The protagonist hits the lowest point.

• Obstacle Solution
• Higher Obstacle
• Obstacle Resolution
• Main Culmination

Q&A with AZ

Assignment: Using your “project-in-progress” or movie/series (pilot) selection, outline sequence six.

Week 7 – Sequence 7 (91-100 pages)

Third Act Tension: Summary of exposition of the last 6 sequences. The setup is simple or non-existent. Get to the point. Simple plan – NOW EXECUTE.

• Obstacle
• Obstacle Solution
• Third Act Twist (Plot Point #5)

Sub-Plot Resolution

Q&A with AZ

Assignment: Using your “project-in-progress” or movie/series (pilot) selection, outline sequence seven.

Week 8 Sequence 8 (101- end)

In this final class and sequence, the protagonist must face their largest blow, the outer and inner journey collide, and we resolve the outer motivations.

• Raise the stakes
• Obligatory Scene
• The Last Obstacle
• Obstacle Solution (CLOSING IMAGE
• New Status Quo (Epilogue): The hero’s new world. AwwwHHH... THE END

Q&A with AZ

Assignment: Using your “project-in-progress” or movie/series (pilot) selection, outline sequence eight.

PLEASE NOTE: This exclusive Stage 32 lab is limited to 15 writers and will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis. The opportunity to work this closely and for this long with an executive and an expert in the field is an incredibly unique and valuable opportunity. If you are interested, please book quickly. Once the spots are gone, they’re gone for good.

• This lab is designed for beginner and intermediate writers interested in completing getting a better understanding of screenwriting structure and who want to a write a full script outline for a feature film or television pilot.

• By the end of this 8-week lab, you will have a professional outline for a feature film or television pilot script.

• This is an in-depth, practical, and detailed lab with one-on-one time with the instructor and significantly more content than a standard 90-minute webinar.

• ***Only 3 Spots Still Available***

• You will be held accountable to take the lessons from each week and move your work forward.

• Plus, to stay motivated and inspired, you will have access to a private, dedicated Stage 32 Lounge where you can communicate with your fellow classmates throughout the length of the lab.

• **AZ Yeamen will be available on email during the 8 sessions to answer any questions you have about your project.**

Payment plans are available - please contact Amanda at edu@stage32.com for more information

Saturday October 29 – 9 am-11am PST

Saturday November 5 – 9 am-11am PST

Saturday November 12 – 9 am-11am PST

Saturday November 19 – 9 am-11am PST

Saturday December 3 – 9 am-11am PST

Saturday December 10 – 9 am-11am PST

Saturday December 17– 9 am-11am PST

Saturday January 7, 2023 – 9 am-11am PST

Q: What is the format of a lab?
A: Stage 32 Next Level Classes are typically 90-minute broadcasts that take place online using a designated software program from Stage 32.

Q: Do I have to be located in a specific location?
A: No, you can participate from the comfort of your own home using your personal computer! If you attend a live online webinar, you will be able to communicate directly with your instructor during the class.

Q: What are the system requirements?
A: You will need to meet the following system requirements in order to run the webinar software: Windows 7 or later Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) or later.
If you have Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion): The webinar software does not support these operating systems. If you are running one of those operating systems, please upgrade now in order to be able to view a live class. Upgrade your Windows computer / Upgrade your Mac computer

Q: What if I cannot attend the live lab class?
A: If you attend a live online class, you will be able to communicate directly with your instructor during the class. If you cannot attend a live class, you will have access to the entire recorded broadcast, including the Q&A. Plus, your instructor will be available via email throughout the lab.

Q: Will I have access to the lab afterward to rewatch?
A: Yes! After the purchase of the lab, you will have on-demand access to the video recording, which you can view as many times as you'd like!

~Rachel Cuyler

If you’re someone like me who keeps saying they want to be a writer, this is the place to start taking that seriously. AZ is informative and fast-paced, encouraging you to rise to the occasion with every assignment.

~Chris Strickland

First and foremost, AZ is AMAZING! The information provided, the examples, the illustrations, the assignments were all geared towards equipping us to become great script writers. I MUST take the course again. Nothing but applause for AZ and her style of teaching.