Private Screenwriting Lessons

8 Weekly Screenwriting One-on-Ones

These private lessons are perfect for:

  • Beginners seeking foundational screenwriting knowledge
  • Writers aiming to refine their storytelling and formatting skills
  • Anyone interested in completing or revising a screenplay
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An immersive introduction to the craft and business of screenwriting.

Work directly with a seasoned screenwriter in individual weekly lessons, tailored to your project and pace. These sessions focus on personalized feedback, structural strategy, writing craft, and professional mentorship.

What we will explore:

  • Story Fundamentals: The nature of screen storytelling, three-act structure, theme, and premise
  • Character Development: Protagonists, antagonists, character arcs, motivation, and backstory
  • Scene Construction & Dialogue: Scene purpose, conflict, subtext, writing authentic dialogue
  • Structure & Plotting: Outlining, beats, turning points, plot devices from McKee and Field
  • Formatting & Style: Industry-standard script formatting, visual writing, avoiding common mistakes
  • Revision, Pitching, & Industry Insights: Rewriting strategies, pitching, query letters, navigating the business


By the end of this workshop, participants will:

  • Complete or make significant progress on a screenplay of theirs.
  • Grasp the core principles of screenwriting structure and storytelling
  • Create original characters and scenes
  • Format scripts to industry standards
  • Develop strategies for revision and pitching
  • Gain insight into the business of screenwriting
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Pricing

$1,000
(Payment plans offered at checkout with Klarna)

Format

1-Hour Private Session Per Week

Dates

Saturdays or Sundays, at times arranged with the client

Required Items
  • Access to screenwriting software
  • Notebook or laptop for excercises
Location

Online or In Person

In Person Location:
180 Riverside Blvd
New York, NY
10069

Instructor

Eduardo Jimenez Pons
Writer & Director

Seasoned writer, director, and producer with over 30 years of experience in theater, film and TV. Based in New York City, he has written and directed projects for both general and Hispanic U.S. markets. His collaborations include NBC Telemundo, Viacom, Disney, Univision, Reset TV, and Televisa contributing to events like Miss Universe, The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Latin Grammy, Billboard, and the Latin American Music Awards. He wrote and directed the U.S. Hispanic adaptation of Desperate Housewives and developed Nuestra Belleza Latina, and he created the soap opera,"CLAP! El Lugar de tus Sueños" and the highest rated sitcom in Mexican TV, "Diseñador Ambos Sexos."
Passionate about nurturing the next generation of entertainment professionals, Eduardo co-founded The Broadway Star Project to empower young multi talented artists on stage and screen, and he taught and mentored award winning film students at Reelworks Teen Filmmaking. While inspiring others, Eduardo continues to stay engaged in the industry with several scripts in development, ensuring that he remains a dynamic part of the ever-evolving entertainment landscape.