Hey Stu,
Core Wound
If you've spent any time with us at Script Anatomy, you know we're serious about Core Wound. That painful, seminal moment that shaped your character's deepest flaw, which can also, at times, be their greatest strength. Like Don Draper's stolen identity.
Even though you need to know your character's core wound, your audience doesn't always have to. Often, we never see on screen what made someone who they are, but when we do, and it's right for the story, it's extraordinary.
While teaching in Beijing, I shared two or three of my own core wounds with the cohort, and the flaws that grew out of them. Then I asked the room to share theirs.
There was a writer in the room who was quiet and reserved. It was the first day — the cohort barely knew us, and they barely knew each other. So I was genuinely surprised when he volunteered to share something deeply personal and painful. The room went still. Hearts broke. And even though what wounds each of us is different, everyone in that room felt it. Everyone related.
Learning that one thing about him shifted something in the group. A protectiveness formed. A level of support that might not have come as quickly, or run as deep, or surfaced at all.
That's what Core Wound does on the page, too. It earns loyalty. It gives your character room to be messy, flawed, human — and forgiven.
Can't Win If You Don't Submit
Scroll down for deals on applying to AFF and Humanitas!
There's a free space in J. Holtham's group, so grab that while you can! Other than that, all the other groups are fully subscribed for now. But if you're interested in going on the waitlist, and you've done three Script Anatomy cources, then email me at taw...@scriptanatomy.com.
There's still room in Phillip Van's feature lab starting on Wednesday, so jump in, feature writers!
Happy writing, everyone!
Tawnya |
Apr 11 to Jun 6, 10:00am ● Instructor: Aly Feltes
Ozark (Netflix), Mosquito Coast (Apple), First Lady (Showtime)
Designed to help working writers level up in their careers, this course will guide you through the process of development, outline & draft with our signature tools and techniques to make sure your script reflects your unique voice and stands out.
This Master Class provides accountability and feedback from an amazing upper level professional to ensure your finished script is exceptional.
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Apr 12 & Apr 26, 10:00am ● Instructor: Jimmy Mosqueda
Schooled (ABC), Legacies (CW), Disney-ABC Writing Program
Now that Fellowship Season is upon us – let us help you get not only those bios and essays ready, but your entire application. Join us for this one of a kind course focusing on the architecture of the entire application, including your bio and essay.
Getting into a writing program is the fastest track to launching your TV writing career – getting you ready, repped, and into your first staffing job. |
Apr 12 to Jul 12 10:00am ● Instructor: Hannah Rosner
The Copenhagen Test (Peacock), Legacies (CW), Warner Brothers Writers Workshop
Before class begins, your instructor will provide detailed personal notes on your script, giving you a clear roadmap for your rewrite. Over five in-depth sessions, you’ll tackle Core Structural Beats, deepen Character and Relationship Dynamics, heighten Conflict & Stakes, and refine every layer of your story.
Whether you’re working on a drama or a comedy pilot, or a spec, this class will help you refine your script so your story lands with emotional impact and captures the attention of industry professionals. |
Apr 19 to May 31, 10:00am ● Instructor: Rowan Wheeler
Emmy award-winning Producer and Screenwriter, Rio In Love (Amazon), While You Were Breeding (Freeform), Obliterated (Netflix)
Your instructor will guide you through the Script Anatomy tools, a tried and tested process of crafting your script from concept to outline. Each week, you will receive lectures about the tools, and then a corresponding assignment in which you will apply those tools to your own project.
An intensive 5-week course that is perfect for both new and working writers who want to elevate their scripts by applying Script Anatomy’s unique tools. |
FEATURE CLASSES
Last Spots |
Apr 1 to May 6 6:30pm ● Instructor: Phillip Van
Projects with Netflix, Endeavor Content, Ramona Films, New Mandate Films, Boat Rocker Studios
Each week, you will learn a new writing tool, and then receive a corresponding assignment in which you apply it to your own project. You will also give and receive weekly feedback, from your instructor and your peers, providing you with an honest evaluation of your material in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Feature Development Lab is the course upon which all of our feature writing courses are built. |
Apr 26 to Jun 28 10:00am ● Instructor: Natalie Light
Projects with Berlanti Productions, Appian Way (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Three Things Productions (Melissa Benoist)
It begins with a pre-class prep week in which writers hand in their outline and read a comedy or drama script chosen by the screenwriting instructor. In Week One writers receive notes on their outlines from their peers and the instructor. In Weeks Two and Three, they receive notes on the first and second halves of their scripts.
A structured 4 session class designed for screenwriters who have a completed outline and are ready to write their draft.. |
May 3 to Jul 12 10:00am ● Instructor: Craig Fernandez
From Prada to Nada (Lionsgate), Biker Boyz (Dreamworks), Frankentein (Sony)
Through a collaborative approach, this advanced course will take you from the seed of an idea to a full outline. During the course we will troubleshoot story problems, refine structure, and create a dynamic roadmap for your script..
In every unforgettable movie, the magic starts long before “Fade In.” It’s born in the high-octane process of breaking story—mapping every pivotal beat (scene) — from the first spark to the final frame. |
May 17 to Jun 28 10:00am ● Instructor: Ross Lazar
Amazon Studios, Fifth Season, Screen Gems, Point Grey Pictures, Netflix
Each week, you will learn a new writing tool, and then receive a corresponding assignment in which you apply it to your own project. You will also give and receive weekly feedback, from your instructor and your peers, providing you with an honest evaluation of your material in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Feature Development Lab is the course upon which all of our feature writing courses are built. |
Austin Film Festival Script Competitions
Known as the “Writers Festival,” Austin Film Festival is a huge champion of screenwriters. We’ve taught panels there. And we want to let you know of an amazing opportunity.
Austin Film Festival script competitions has a long history of providing emerging writers with mentorship and access to help advance in their careers. They're offering Script Anatomy students $10 off your entry with discount code ANATOMYAFF10.
SUBMIT HERE! Regular deadline is April 24th, and the late deadline is May 27.
Humanitas Prizes
As we mentioned last week, the Humanitas Fellowship is offering a special deal for the Script Anatomy community. So apply before the deadline next week!
Humanitas, the non-profit supporting TV and film writers, is accepting applications for both the New Voices Fellowship and College Screenwriting Awards until April 6. They're currently offering a discount code for $10 off the application fee for emerging writers in our community who are interested in applying.
They're offering Script Anatomy students $10 off your application fee total at checkout with code SCRIPTANATOMYNVCSADISCOUNT2026 (I.e., writers applying to both programs will receive $10 off the cart total, not $10 off each application fee).
A $50 discount is available for projects without distribution and for writers submitting material themselves. More information can be found on their website.
Humanitas Prize Nominees will be announced in an upcoming press release and are invited to attend The Humanitas Prizes event on September 9 at Avalon Hollywood. APPLY! |
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