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Advanced Rewriting Workshop

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SCRIPT X 412.4

Get a guided approach to rewriting your completed script as you assess your draft and identify areas to strengthen and celebrate.

Duration
As few as 10 weeks
Units
3.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $795.00

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What you can learn.

Receive personal feedback and guidance on your script
Workshop peers’ scripts to learn how to identify areas to improve and clarify
Explore how to enhance pivotal script moments for maximum impact
Focus on character, scenework, dialogue, and other key craft elements

About This Course

This advanced rewriting workshop is for writers who want to take an already good script and make it great. Through the process of analyzing and rewriting your script, you develop a "rewriting strategy" with the goal of preparing your script for the marketplace and screenplay competitions. You must have a completed first draft of a screenplay.
Prerequisites
Submit the feature-length screenplay that you will rewrite in the course.

Winter 2026 Schedule

Date
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This section has no set meeting times.
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406225
Fee:
$795.00
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Notes

This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required live class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.

Enrollment limited to 12 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. $100 non-refundable. Enrollment discounts limited to WP NOW members; no other discounts apply.

The priority application deadline passed. We will ACCEPT applications on a rolling basis until Monday, December 8 at 10:00 AM (PT). Do not delay, as applications are currently under review and course rosters are being finalized.

Instructions for Submitting to Advanced-Level Courses:

Click on “Enroll” then follow the prompts to check out and create a new account, or enter your information as a returning student. Then, follow the remaining instructions below:

  1. At the “Contact Information” Page, be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page and initial both boxes under “Privacy Policies.” Continue Checkout.
  2. Click “Start” on the first Application page.
  3. On the 2nd Application page, click “Start” on the bottom left side of the page.

NOTE: despite being asked to enter payment information, YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED for this course unless you choose to enroll if / when you receive a notice of acceptance for the course. In other words, it’s 100% free to apply. The full course fee will be due up front to register, prior to attending the course. Since enrollment is restricted there are no applicable discountable promos available for this course.

Selection notices will likely be distributed via email 1 to 2 weeks before the class is scheduled to start. In the meantime, you can also register for alternative open-enrollment course and transfer upon your acceptance.

Deadline
No refunds after December 31, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.