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Emmy-winning writer-producer Patricia Green will teach this intensive 8-week workshop on writing professionally for the screen, designed to result in a first draft screenplay or television pilot. Class is limited to eight (8) students, to be chosen from writing samples.

This workshop will cover how to decide which screen to aim for, pitching ideas, story structure and development, character arcs and voices, editing story and dialogue, rewriting, and an overview of film/TV production, including working with actors. Participants will develop a story, write a short outline and a first draft screenplay or teleplay over the 8 week period, guided by Ms. Green, with one-on-one coaching provided as needed. Participants should be able to devote enough time to read their colleagues’ work and give feedback as well as doing their own writing for the class.

And as an added bonus, students will have the opportunity to have an excerpt of their screenplay/teleplay read by actors at a table read on November 3rd.

IMPORTANT: Before registering, email a writing sample (film/TV scripts or plays preferred, but not required; writing sample may be of any length, but limit one sample per applicant) to Patricia Green at flatironwritersroom@gmail.com with the subject heading: GREEN WRITING SAMPLE.

EXCEPTION: IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN ADMITTED TO THIS CLASS THERE IS NO NEED TO SUBMIT A WRITING SAMPLE - YOU MAY SIMPLY REGISTER.

Deadline for writing sample submissions has been extended to September 3, 2025, but eligible applicants will be admitted on a first-come-first-served basis, so applicants are encouraged to submit as soon as possible. All applicants will be notified of admission no later than September 7, 2025.

Once Ms. Green admits you to the class, complete your registration and payment.

Some familiarity with film history and access to classic films are recommended. Participants will also be expected to format their work properly. For those who don’t choose to invest in Final Draft, the industry-standard screenwriting program, basic screenplay format templates are available for download.

PATRICIA GREEN has written and produced iconic TV dramas including North and South, Cagney and Lacey, L.A. Law, China Beach, Chicago Hopeand Christy. Nominated for seven Emmy awards, she has won three and been honored with the Humanitas Prize for promoting human dignity and freedom through film, as well as Christopher, GLAAD, Golden Globe and Scott Newman awards. She has taught screen and television writing at the University of Southern California, UCLA and The American Film Institute.