Genre Masters
ONLINE WRITING CLASSES
for novelists and screenwriters
Unlock your story. Learn the tools you need to craft your killer concept and work.
Write a Killer Story
this Year with Us
You’re excited about writing your genre story, but you want to improve your craft and are seeking guidance, accountability, and support. We can help.
As long-time, successful teachers, we’re committed to giving you the hands-on editorial feedback you need to progress from week-to-week. As writers, we understand that creating compelling characters and meaningful stories requires delving into our memories, fears, and desires. We help you unlock the heart of your story.
We’re also film and TV professionals and we use our combined backgrounds to help you craft an exciting, cinematic work, an increasing must in the competitive publishing and screenwriting space.
Unlike most of the writing courses out there, we love genre works so much we specialize in them. To us, genre just means “category.” And great storytelling is great storytelling no matter how it’s labeled.
Our first series of online writing classes will teach you the fundamentals of mystery, suspense, and horror and then help you build on the essentials to write a killer work.
Whether you’re looking to revise a draft or are starting from scratch, our unique process will save you time and help you prepare a thrilling genre work.
Dedi Felman
Hollie Overton
Our Classes
Unlock Your Killer Concept Workshop
Killer stories need killer concepts. Unlock your mystery, suspense-thriller, grounded sci-fi, fantasy, romance, or horror work in a weekend.
Summer Rewrite Class
Rewrite that script in the drawer into an undeniable sample. Meet your peers in person. Polish your script the way the pros do. By the pool included.
Writing the Low Budget Feature **NEW**
Low-budget feature scripts are a must for first-time directors and an important calling card for TV and feature writers. Learn how today.
COMING SOON!
Our Workshops
SPECIAL CHAT
with Career Coach Lee Jessup!! 9/20
There’s a lot going on right now. It’s a confusing time to be trying to break into–or stay in–the industry. Which is why we’ve invited incredible career coach Lee Jessup to come and talk to us–and all of you. 9/20, 1 PM PST, on zoom. Sign up on Eventbrite. And yes, it’s free!
Adaptation Workshop
For authors eager to learn more about the adaptation process and writers who want to adapt works. With special guest, Jessica Friedman of Sterling Lord Literistic. RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Write a Killer Query Letter
Tuesday, APRIL 11th
How to write a successful query letter that sells your book. Feedback included.
OUR CONSULTS
We also offer personalized consults on your writing and branding. We’ve helped writers win fellowships and land agents. We’re known for our ability to get to the heart of your story–and for helping you get to the heart of who you are as a person. And that’s the competitive edge you need in today’s environment.
Script
Consult
Written page notes on your feature or pilot script. We’ll help you strengthen your characters, plotting, pacing, and much much more.
OUTLINE
ConSULT
Strong scripts and novels start with strong outlines. We’ll help you craft a solid foundation for your new or revised work. Complete notes and discussion included.
PERSONAL ESSAY
Every successful application, meeting, and job interview goes back to this concise, engaging statement of who you are and how you or your “brand” connects to your creative work. We help you craft your authentic personal story.
QUERY LETTER
Query letters are the path into the publishing industry. We’ve helped innumerable writers gain an editor’s or agent’s attention with the perfect query letter. We’ll help you crack yours.
NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE: How to option your book and/or get your book optioned.
The Art and Business of Adaptation
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