Online Classes, Workshops,
Mentoring Opportunities and Webinars

“You are the hero of your writing journey…
…and I am your mentor.”

What people are saying about my courses

Write a Showcase Spec Script (three courses):

1. Craft a Compelling Screen Story – Develop and strengthen your concept, core story, and structure. Write exciting action and captivating scenes. Get feedback and answers in this popular three-week online course. Starts November 29, 2024. If you prefer, a one-on-one version starts when you register.(Also, see the 7 Steps to a Stunning Script mentoring plan.)

2. Create Fascinating Characters and Write Engaging Dialogue – Design and develop memorable movie people. Double their emotional impact on the reader/audience. Sharpen your dialogue writing skills. This 3-week course starts January 2, 2025.If you prefer, a one-on-one version starts when you register.

3. Revise Your Script to Sell – A four-week intensive online workshop aimed at revising your script with the market in mind. In fact, Week 4 is devoted to selling issues. Master proven revising tools. Get feedback and answers to your questions. Become your own script consultant. Starts February 6, 2025. If you prefer, a one-on-one version starts when you register.

Additional Courses to Hone Your Craft:

Proper Formatting Technique: How to Prepare a Compelling and Professional Screenplay – This 4-week online course makes script format easy and useful in improving your script's readability. Instructed by Dr. Format himself (Yours Truly), it includes weekly assignments. Offered continuously.

Your Creative Journey – Discover and develop your creativity in three weeks. Tackle blocks, block fears, and liberate your inner writer. Have loads of fun as you embark on your creative journey. Includes workshop exercises and creative writing assignments.

Powerful Endings to Hook Your Reader – A 4-week online screenwriting course focused on the nuts and bolts of crafting a powerful and compelling third act. Includes weekly assignments. Offered continuously.

The Nitty-Gritty of Spec Scripts: Writing Strong Action and Dialogue – This one-week intensive workshop focuses on the specifics of writing compelling action (narrative description) and dialogue. I will evaluate five pages of your script. Offered continuously.

One-on-one mentoring opportunities:

7 Steps to a Stunning Script – Ongoing – A write-at-your-own-pace individual course. Whether you are starting a script from scratch as a beginner or a seasoned pro, I mentor you one-on-one from idea to completed script.

Chat with Dave – Anytime one-on-one mentoring – Do you need a few minutes to talk things over?

Webinars and Tutorials:

7 Common Blunders Screenwriters Make (and how to avoid them) – Discover the 7 common errors and the corresponding winning strategies. View this webinar anytime.

Develop Fascinating Characters – Design engaging characters from scratch and apply time-tested techniques in developing them into intriguing personalities, and start them on their internal and external journeys.

The Great Paradox of Creativity: Break Through the Biggest Block of All – With just a small investment of your time, you'll become more aware of how to liberate your creative voice in this Writer's Digest University tutorial. Note: the material of this tutorial is included in the popular course Your Creative Journey.

Script Format: All You Need to Know – All the fundamentals clearly and simply explained. Sponsored by Final Draft software.

3 Crucial Characteristics Your Script Must Have – Make your original script attractive, fresh, and moving. Sponsored by the International Screenwriter's Association.

21 Ways to Increase Your Copywriting Income and Skills – The most consistent money for writers is in copywriting. Explore copywriting as an additional source of income. An ongoing Writer's Digest University tutorial.

From Idea to Sale: How to Self-Publish Your Book or E-book – Experience the joy of self-publishing your novel, children's book, self-help book, or non-fiction book. An ongoing Writer's Digest University tutorial.