Screenwriting Ireland

What You Will Learn

• Write screenplays with structure and purpose
• Develop compelling characters and strong concepts
• Master rewriting and polishing techniques
• Understand production-focused storytelling
• Finish with a script you’re proud of — and a Zoom Q&A

Why This Course

This isn’t a theory-heavy course. It’s built to help you write scripts that actually get made. If you want practical, no-fluff guidance — not lectures from an ivory tower — this is for you.

Course Modules

This course is built for writers who want to create narrative scripts for film or television. Each module delivers focused, practical insight to take your idea from outline to page.

• Module 1 – What Is a Screenplay?
  Learn the purpose of a screenplay and how to think visually from the start.
• Module 2 – Finding the Right Idea
  How to shape subjects into stories with strong narrative drive.
• Module 3 – Character
  Build believable characters with clear goals, contradictions, and emotional arcs.
• Module 4 – Structure
  Master setups, turning points, and momentum — without relying on formula.
• Module 5 – Dialogue & Rewriting
  Write authentic dialogue and tighten your work through editing.
• Module 6 – Getting It Made
  Write with production in mind and prepare to pitch or shoot your script.