Writing Classes Taught by Writers

What better way to learn about screenwriting than directly from a working screenwriter? For any writer looking to learn the craft or hone their skills, we’ve gathered a list of virtual and in-person classes currently taught by experienced film and TV writers.

AWESOME TV ASSISTANT - With 12 TV seasons of experience as a Writer’s PA, Showrunner’s Assistant, Writers’ Assistant, and Script Coordinator, writer/producer Joshua V. Gilbert (The Flash) shares his knowledge with 8 Script Coordinator Training Videos, plus expert interviews dropping monthly.

BAD PITCH WRITERS LAB - Founded by writer and actor Alexa Alemanni (The Librarians, Something Blue), the lab offers in-person classes in Toluca Lake, Zoom classes, and workshops in cities across the country.

THE CREATE DAILY - TV and film writer Felicia Pride offers mini-courses on topics such as pitching, developing a writing process, what it takes to become a professional writer, and more. She also sends a weekly e-mail newsletter with tips.

GENRE MASTERS - TV writer producer Hollie Overton (All-American: Homecoming, Cold Case) and writer/director and former book editor Dedi Felman team up to teach online classes and workshops for novelists and screenwriters interested in genre.

ROOM SNACKS LIVE - Based on her newsletter of the same name, film and TV writer Leila Cohan (Bridgerton, The First Wives Club) introduces Room Snacks Live, a series of TV writing workshops, classes, and private coaching.

SCRIPT ANATOMY - Founded by TV writer and producer Tawnya Bhattacharya (Bel Air, My Life with the Walter Boys), this screenwriting school boasts over 45 instructors, all of whom are working writers. Course offerings include classes and workshops in film and TV writing as well as pitching.

THE SPRING SCHOOL - Taught by TV writer and journalist Alanna Bennett (XO, Kitty, Roswell, New Mexico), virtual classes range from one-day seminars on getting started as a screenwriter to deep dive workshops on writing romantic comedies.

STORY AND PLOT SCREENWRITING - Screenwriter Tom Vaughn (Winchester, Unstoppable) offers courses on various elements of writing screenplays from script structure and outlines to loglines and formatting.

TELEMAZING - TV writer Joseph Mwamba (Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell) hosts script consultations and courses on developing an entertainment career game plan and how to analyze scripts.