Many programs teach the basics and theory of storytelling.

But only Screenwriter Brunch Club gives you ALL the tools you need to become a working professional screenwriter.

When you sign up, you receive:

1. An exclusive, supportive community of people becoming professional screenwriters.2. Weekly mindset tools that will unlock your potential.3. Weekly structural breakdowns of the tools necessary in every screenplay.4. Weekly guided examples of how the professionals put these tools into practice.5. A list of recommended reading to level up your overall career approach, and happy hours to discuss the ideas presented.6. Weekly guidance from working industry mentors (with interactive Q&A's) and instructions on how to follow up in a way that sparks genuine connection.7. Weekly homework assignments and badges to keep you motivated.8. A marketing and networking webinar that answers the question, "What's next?"

The Transformation

Start as someone who aspires to be a professional screenwriter but is:- Overwhelmed by how far it is before you get there.- Intimidated by the level of mastery exhibited by working professionals.- Plagued by procrastination, unable to sit down and make progress on a script.

By the end of twelve weeks, you will be someone who:

- Thinks like a professional screenwriter.- Writes on a daily basis and loves doing it.- Networks like a Hollywood insider.- Has finished the hardest part of the process: Your screenplay.

Are you:- A brand-new screenwriter who wants to write your first feature length film, but you don't know where to start?- A writer who has started many scripts but has never been able to get to the end of one?- Someone who keeps writing and finishing screenplays, but none of them are good enough to break in?- A working professional screenwriter who has stalled out and needs a push to finish their latest sample?

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Meet Your Instructor

Semien Abay is an experienced screenwriter who has worked for several major studios.

Semien has worked in various capacities at companies like Fox Broadcasting, CBS, CAA, and independent production companies.She is now at Warner Bros.Originally from the Bay Area, Semien received her BA in TV & Film with a concentration in Broadcast Journalism from Cal State LA. After working abroad in Radio and TV News for 2.5 years, she realized scripted entertainment was where she wanted to be.Before moving back to Los Angeles, she took a year off to backpack around the world, living out of hostels the majority of the time, and learned humans everywhere are pretty much the same. Some just have better food.

Semien is a two-time graduate of the Finish Your Script class. She has been trained by Audrey Knox to deliver all the information you need about the beginning to end process of writing the first draft of your feature script.She loves action, musicals, drama, period pieces, and comedy, with a soft spot for the rom-coms of the early 00s. She believes good stories can change the world for the better and our duty as storytellers is to be in constant pursuit of mastering our craft.

Don't waste thousands of dollars on a film school education and walk away with nothing to show for it.Instead, cross "finish my screenplay" off your resolution list before 2025 is over.For a fraction of the cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I write a TV pilot for the class?This twelve-week challenge is designed to get you to finish your draft of a feature film.Feature writing and TV writing are two very different art forms.You should NOT use this class to write a TV pilot. If you've only ever done TV writing and have never written a movie before, this is a great opportunity to dip your toe into the feature space. Having some variety in your portfolio will open you up to even more opportunities and potential screenwriting jobs.This class will help you approach the seemingly intimidating process of writing a full-length feature film. You might be surprised to find that even though movies are longer than pilot scripts, they are simpler to structure because you only have to write the beginning, middle, and end (as opposed to setting up the engine for an ongoing series while balancing telling a self-contained story in a tighter container).If you are ONLY interested in TV writing, keep an eye on your Inbox.In the future, there will be a class for writing your pilot script.

Can I use the class to rewrite a script I’m already working on?This class is designed to get you to finish the first draft of your screenplay.If you're stuck in the middle of an incomplete draft or you haven't found the motivation (or time) to move forward, this is the perfect class for you.This class is also ideal for writers who are slowly moving forward with their Work in Progress and want to turobocharge their speed to actually get it across the finish line.If you already wrote your first draft and want to rewrite it, you're in luck!This quarter, there is a brand-new Rewrite Your Script class available to Screenwriter Brunch Club members that you can take instead.

Can I purchase access just ONE quarter instead of the full year?Yes!When you sign up, you will be charged for access to the Finish Your Script class.At the end of the 3-month enrollment period, you will be automatically charged for renewal. This will ensure uninterrupted access to all the course materials, the community, and your Q4 class.But you can cancel at any time.Just go to your Profile on the Circle website, click Billing, and cancel your membership.This will ensure that you are NOT charged for renewal at the end of the quarter. But you will still retain full access to the live classes, community, and course materials until the end of the billing period.

Is this course primarily for new writers or writers with more screenwriting experience?This course is designed to help you finish your full-length feature script in 12 weeks.Your instructor will give you guidance, support, and accountability throughout the entire process, which is invaluable if you have never written a feature script before.But it's also great for experienced writers looking to level up their understanding of the craft, make more connections with writers and industry professionals, or get motivated to write something again after a too-long dry spell from new material.No matter what level you're at, how many scripts you've written, or how long you've been doing this, Screenwriter Brunch Club will have resources that will help take your professional screenwriting career to the next level.

I have no idea how to actually write a script, but I have ideas. Do I need special script writing software? Do you go over that in the course?If you're serious about screenwriting, you should invest in the industry standard software Final Draft.But if you're just dipping your toe into this kind of writing and aren't sure whether you will commit to it long-term, you can download the software Celtx for free.Your instructor won't have time to go over the basics of using the software in the class lecture. However, there are plenty of tutorials available on YouTube, and Final Draft makes using screenplay format very easy once you get the hang of it.The first three lessons are all devoted to outlining and overarching structure, so you have about a month to get familiar with script writing before your homework actually starts incorporating script pages.

I can’t make the class time. Will other times be offered in the future?Class is on Saturday mornings so that Screenwriter Brunch Club can be open to all writers, even people who have day jobs.In the future, there will be more live classes, at different times, but we haven't expanded to that capacity yet.However, every lesson and guest speaker WILL be recorded.As soon as the class ends and the recording has finished rendering, it will be uploaded to the course page so anyone who missed the class can have access to everything that was discussed.That way, even if you can't attend one or more of the live classes, you can still get the full benefits of everything the course has to offer.

I can’t make one or more of the live classes. Will they be recorded?Yes!if you can't make these live classes, every lesson and guest speaker WILL be recorded.As soon as the class ends and the recording has finished rendering, it will be uploaded to the course page so anyone who missed the class can have access to everything that was discussed.That way, even if you can't attend one or more of the live classes, you can still get the full benefits of everything the course has to offer.

Can I enroll from the UK?Yes!We have already had a few students participate from the UK.If the time zone difference makes it too difficult to attend the live classes, every lesson and guest speaker WILL be recorded.As soon as the class ends and the recording has finished rendering, it will be uploaded to the course page so anyone who missed the class can have access to everything that was discussed.That way, even if you can't attend one or more of the live classes, you can still get the full benefits of everything the course has to offer.

I live in Australia. Can I sell my script to the US?Yes!There is so much international crossover these days. Writers in different countries can make connections and deals with Hollywood producers.But this course is not about paying for access to executives.There is a strong networking component to all of this. That includes teaching students how to follow up with guest speakers in a way that will spark genuine connection. There are online and in-person networking events.But this is not a website that lets you "pay to pitch."In order to succeed in this industry, you need to be in it for the long haul.You won't get an immediate result from the first conversation you have with someone, and Screenwriter Brunch Club does not promise instant Hollywood success.But you will benefit from this course if you are ready to roll up your sleeves and play the long game in terms of building your skills and network.No matter where you are in the world.

I’d like to write Hallmark type scripts for rom-coms and mysteries. Will I be able to get the contacts I need to have my script looked at?Yes!Audrey Knox has tons of experience in the Hallmark/Lifetime/Netflix/Tubi MOW space. Plenty of previous guest speakers have specialized in these types of films.The Finish Your Script class can absolutely help you write your Hallmark rom-com and build your network in this part of the industry.But this course is not about paying for access to executives.There is a strong networking component to all of this. That includes teaching students how to follow up with guest speakers in a way that will spark genuine connection. There are online and in-person networking events.But this is not a website that lets you "pay to pitch."In order to succeed in this industry, you need to be in it for the long haul.You won't get an immediate result from the first conversation you have with someone, and Screenwriter Brunch Club does not promise you instant Hollywood success.But you will benefit from this course if you are ready to roll up your sleeves and play the long game in terms of building your skills and network.There are already a few students enrolled who are planning on using the course to finish their Hallmark romance. So if you sign up to write this kind of movie, you. will be in great company!


Why isn't Audrey teaching the class?In an effort to offer classes to students at ALL stages of their writing journey, there are multiple different types of classes each quarter. This quarter, Audrey Knox will be teaching the Rewrite Your Script! Class for students who are interested in tackling the next draft of their feature screenplay.But rest-assured, you are in good hands with Semien. Audrey has trained her personally, and Semien will be teaching the exact same curriculum that Audrey has used for the past six months to get dozens of writers to finish the first draft of a brand-new feature script.Audrey Knox will be participating in the community with you, running the book club happy hours, hosting AMA's, and hosting the guest speakers. So, you'll still have plenty of opportunities for guidance from her all quarter.

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