Intro to Screenwriting: From Idea to Outline
with Dawn Sellers
$95 - Only 8 Spots
Beginners welcome, open to all
About Dawn Sellers:
Dawn Sellers is an award-winning writer, producer, and director with a focus on both feature films and episodic storytelling. Her latest project, Almost Boston, a comedic television pilot, is currently making its way through the festival circuit. An advocate for local independent film, Dawn is the founder of POV Filmmakers, a Portland-based nonprofit dedicated to connecting and supporting local filmmakers. She also produces and hosts the Oregon Indie Film podcast and co-creates for both screen and stage alongside her husband through their production company, Broken Toe Productions. Dawn shares writing inspiration and craft insights through Story Lab, her Substack newsletter for screenwriters and storytellers at every stage.
Join us in-person at The Sound Stage
Sunday, November 16
10:00AM-1:00PM
This 3-hour workshop introduces the core principles of screenwriting. From generating ideas to building the foundation of a screenplay, participants will create a compelling logline and a basic story outline using the three-act structure. No experience is required — just bring your curiosity, creativity, and a story to tell.
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What You’ll Learn:
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Screenplay format and structure
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Writing a strong logline
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Developing a protagonist, goal, and conflict
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Creating story acts and beats to build an outline
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What to Bring:
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Laptop (optional)
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Spiral notebook or journal
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20–40 3x5 index cards
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Sharpie or bold pen
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Creative curiosity and an open mind
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Pre-Class Materials:
Participants will receive a basic screenplay formatting guide, a free Google Docs template, and sample screenplay pages.
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Want to attend all 3 of these workshops in our new Screenwriting series with Dawn Sellers? Use the promo code ALL3SAVE5 to get $5 off each class when you enroll in all 3!
