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Stop Staring at a Blank Page You have a great story idea. You know what happens. But when you sit down to write, you freeze. Where do you start? How do you know if your structure works? How do professional screenwriters turn concepts into compelling screenplays? Structure Lab: Outline is a 6-week intensive workshop that gives you the tools to build a feature film outline with confidence. No more guessing. No more getting stuck on page 30. Just a clear roadmap from opening image to final fade out. What You'll Get Your Deliverable: A complete, scene-by-scene feature film outline ready to write as a first draft. You'll walk out with: • A solid foundation that sets up your entire story • Every major story beat mapped out • A clear plan for every scene in your screenplay • Confidence that your structure actually works Week 1: Learn the framework Week 2: See how it works in a film Weeks 3-6: Build your outline, workshop it with your classmates, refine it until it's ready to write The Workshop Advantage Here's what makes this different from working alone: You won't just create one outline. You'll be involved in developing eight outlines – yours plus your seven classmates'. That means you'll practice identifying what works and what doesn't eight times over. You'll see common mistakes before you make them. You'll internalize screenplay structure far faster than studying in isolation. By Week 6, spotting structural problems and solving them becomes second nature. Who This Is For • Writers ready to commit. • Beginners and experienced writers. • Writers who want practical tools. Course Details Format: Live workshop via Zoom Duration: 6 weeks, 2 hours per week Time Commitment: 4-6 hours per week (includes class time + homework) Class Size: Limited to 8 students Prerequisite: None Required: • Reliable internet connection • Camera (this is a cameras-on class) • Screenwriting software (Final Draft or equivalent) • Word processing software (Google Docs or equivalent)