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Getting the most out of your first draft...and beyond
Thomas shares his own experiences and war stories to deliver an accurate portrayal of what it's like and what it takes to work in Hollywood.
Whether you are just starting out or are embarking on a new project, join us and learn essential skills from an experienced, professional screenwriter.
Thomas Fenton has been a professional screenwriter for the past 20 years, specializing in the Horror and Thriller genres. Among other projects, he worked on several films in the popular Saw series, wrote I Spit on your Grave 2, and did rewrites on the Stephen Seagal film Belly of the Beast and Chain Letter. He is currently in pre-production on productions of two of his scripts: The Entity Haunting and Mesmerizer.
In 2018, he published The Scream Writer's Handbook: How to Write a Script in 10 Bloody Steps, which details his process for developing horror concepts and stories that will consistently terrify audiences.
Thomas Fenton's Website: https://www.workingscreenwriter.com
- How to develop a "noisy idea" that you want to write into a screenplay that will sell.
- Discuss his techniques, including story, dump, carding, and beat sheet.
- How to set appropriate goals to get that first draft finished on time.
- What characters how to build characters that stick with audiences.
- How to create mood and tone with as few words as possible.
- How to bring visuals to the script.
- Jump scares - how to craft them, when to use them and when to not.
“Thomas had a wealth of screenwriting information and advice. ”
-- MB Stevens
“Thanks Ben, that was a great interview with Thomas. Please keep up this great service. Wolf. Bukowski ”
-- wolf bukowski
