Writing for The Screen

8-Week Screenwriting Workshop

This workshop is 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.

Drawing on the expertise of world renowned screenwriting teachers and his own experience, Eduardo Jimenez Pons guides participants from story concept through formatting, revision, and pitching. Each session blends theory, practical exercises, and peer feedback to help writers develop their skills and confidence.

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:

  • 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

$450.00
(Payment plans offered at checkout with Klarna)

Time

2:00PM – 4:00PM

Dates
  • Sunday 05/018/2025
  • Sun, 05/25/2025
  • Sun, 06/01/2025
  • Sun, 06/08/2025
  • Sun, 06/15/2025
  • Sun, 06/22/2025
  • Sun, 06/29/2025
  • Sunday 07/06/2025
Required Items
  • Access to screenwriting software
  • Notebook or laptop for excercises
Location

Reverie Room
163 W 72nd St
New York, NY
10023

(Above the Hungry & Healthy Marketplace)

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 is a recurrent film students teacher and mentor 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.