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"Go Into The Story: The Quest

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Scott
I’ve been stewing over two issues for some time now. I think I may have come up with something to address them both.

First ever since Tom Benedek and I launched Screenwriting Master Class, I have been trying to figure out a way to open up that experience to as many people as possible. Based upon the curriculum we have created and the positive feedback from writers who have participated in classes there, I believe SMC is unique among online educational resources. But the courses do cost money. And every time someone emails me to say, “I wish I could take a class, but I just don’t have the resources,” that gnaws at me.

The second issue: How to create an alternate route into Hollywood for aspiring screenwriters, especially those of you who are outsiders [no industry connections]. I was a complete outsider to the movie business when I broke in, so my sensitivity to this issue is real and longstanding. Moreover it seems like every day I interface with someone who, lacking connections in Hollywood, expresses frustration about not knowing how to go about getting their foot in the door.

I have kicked around a lot of ideas over the last year, then a few months ago, I hit on something that struck me as being either brilliant — or totally nuts.

I did due diligence and consulted with many people inside the industry as well as writers who have taken classes with me, and every single one of them thought it was a great idea.

So next Monday, I will be announcing Go Into The Story: The Quest.

Bottom line: I will be looking to work with up to four writers in a 24-week Screenwriting Master Class intensive in which they will learn my comprehensive theoretical approach to the craft, then put that knowledge to use prepping and writing a full-length screenplay.

The cost? Nothing."

http://gointothestory.blcklst.com/2012/05/go-into-the-story-the-quest.html

Thanks for the link! Don't see why anyone wouldn't want to apply. Here's a bit more info I found,

http://gointothestory.blcklst.com/2012/05/the-quest-what-is-it.html#more-25230

@ Ryu - the only possible downside I see is that the guy attaches himself as a producer. I don't know if he has any track record as a producer; maybe someone could check? However, for someone who has no other access points to H'wood, or who just wants some mentoring, it sounds like a good opportunity.

@ Lauri,

Scott has been very generous to struggling writers in the past and I don't see him trying to attach himself as a producer, but who knows...

Here are his credits:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0616851/

attaching himself is part of this deal.

don't act as if you KNOW him... unless you do. too many people do that. don't be one of them b/c i want to like you. i really do. ;)

sounds like a better "development" deal than what AS has to offer. he still has to pick you, but if he does then it could be great! why would he attach himself to something he's NOT going to try and get made?

Emails went out today. Anyone who entered get one?

here's the finalists list: http://gointothestory.blcklst.com/2012/06/update-go-into-the-story-the-quest-7.html#more-26716