Screenwriting : How to Write Sci-Fi That Sells: Turning Bold Concepts into Producer-Friendly Scripts by Sydney S

Sydney S

How to Write Sci-Fi That Sells: Turning Bold Concepts into Producer-Friendly Scripts

The sci-fi genre provides an expansive canvas for visual storytelling, but its challenges and pitfalls can prove as unforgiving as navigating an alien landscape. In sci-fi screenwriting, bold ideas attract attention, but the script must be able to translate those high concepts into emotionally urgent, production-ready pages. In this webinar, we’ll talk about some of Hollywood’s most unforgettable sci-fi worlds, from the neon-drenched alleys of Blade Runner to the claustrophobic corridors of Alien, and dissect the how’s and why’s of their engineering. In today’s competitive market, it’s not enough to have a great sci-fi idea — you need a production-ready blueprint that grips the reader from Page One to FADE OUT.

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Maurice Vaughan

I write Sci-Fi, Sydney S. I'm looking forward to this webinar! Thanks for letting us know about it!

Sydney S

No problem Maurice! Hope to see you there, we will be going live soon :)

Michael David

Sydney S you should link this to a link that allows you to purchase the webinar instead of simply viewing the thumbnail.

Maurice Vaughan

I just ordered the webinar, Sydney S.

Michael David

Thanks Maurice Vaughan I signed up!

Maurice Vaughan

You're welcome, Michael David. Great!

Kenneth George

Sydney S Science fiction films explore inventive and forward-looking concepts, often rooted in science or technology. They examine how these ideas affect individuals and societies, sometimes on a cosmic scale. Today, sci-fi encompasses a vast and diverse landscape, offering an abundance of material to explore.

Michael Dzurak

Nice. I plan to do major rewrites of one my sci-fi scripts and transformation of it into something "emotionally urgent" is in the cards.

Sydney S

So excited for tomorrow!

Sydney S

Make sure you sign up!

Maurice Vaughan

Can't wait, Sydney S!

Allison Reid

Fire up your warp drives and charge your phasers! I can't wait to see you all very soon for a special lecture on writing undeniable sci-fi stories for the screen...

Fran Tabor

Will it be possible to get a copy of the original spec scripts, not just the final one?

Fran Tabor

Thank you VERY MUCH for not looping sci fi with fantasy!

Fran Tabor

Thank you for showing how the alien setting tells us that the corporation sees the crew as expendable.

Fran Tabor

Since setting is so important for sci fi, are we allowed to give more information about the setting and/or POV than would normally be tolerated in a spec script?

Anjetta McQueen Thackeray

Very interesting! I love the idea of interviewing scientists. Where do you meet them?

Ingrid Wren

This webinar was worth getting up at 5am for! Fantastic information, well put together, I had time to take pages of notes, and Allison really knows her subject. Thank you so much for answering my questions.

Sydney S

WOW! What a webinar :) Thank you everyone for attending today and for such a wonderful webinar Allison! The script has been uploaded :)

Sydney S

Ingrid, I'm so happy to hear this!! What are you currently working on?

Sydney S

Great questions everyone!!!

Ingrid Wren

Sydney S I'm currently working on a re-write of the third story in my Star Dancer universe following feedback from consultations, a table read and my beta readers. It will be a stronger story when I finish. Once that's done, I'm starting on a new story with a character from the first in the trilogy which will be an action-adventure piece, a bit "Indiana Jones" in space!

Michael David

I really enjoyed this webinar. There were many great points made by the presenter!

Allison Reid

Thank you, everyone, for bringing such thoughtful questions to the webinar! This was a really interesting topic to dive into. I love hearing about the sci-fi projects you're working on. To Infinity and Beyond!

Sydney S

Thank you so much for everyone who attended and thank you Allison!! What a wonderful webinar :)

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