Writers Boot Camp Blog

The Writers Boot Camp Blog provides insight into story development, screenwriting, and the professional writing process. Our articles focus on the tools and methods used to develop projects for film, television, and narrative media, with an emphasis on structure, character, and rewriting. You can read here about upcoming events and opportunities, as well as what our writers and filmmakers are doing at the highest levels of the industry and in publishing.  Drawing on nearly four decades of experience training writers and working with creative professionals, we share approaches that reflect real-world development practices.

Mini-Camp: Free Script Evaluation

Mini-Camp: Free Script Evaluation

Normally reserved for our Professional Members, this event is open to alumni, friends, and colleague...

By Brad Miller | 11 May 2023 | Read More

AAPI Contributions Fellowship III

AAPI Contributions Fellowship III

THE DEADLINE FOR THIS APPLICATION HAS ENDED. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS FELLOWSHIP. THANK YOU! ...

By Brad Miller | 30 Apr 2023 | Read More

Free Mini-Camp: Distinction in Writing

Free Mini-Camp: Distinction in Writing

Free Mini-Camp: Thursday, April, June 13th, 4pm-5pm, LA Time Please join us via zoom for a Free M...

By Jeff Gordon | 07 Apr 2023 | Read More

Women Going Places Fellowship

Women Going Places Fellowship

Writers Boot Camp is continuing our support of diverse artists and fresh voices by providing three $...

By Brad Miller | 22 Mar 2023 | Read More

WBC Alum Shawn Schepps’ ENCINO MAN Mentioned at Oscars

WBC Alum Shawn Schepps’ ENCINO MAN Mentioned at Oscars

 ENCINO MAN was written by Shawn Schepps at Writers Boot Camp in 1991 when meetings were still h...

By Brad Miller | 13 Mar 2023 | Read More

Creative Calendar RESET

Creative Calendar RESET

The Oscars were last Sunday, underscoring the passion that brought so many of us into the movie busi...

By Jeff Gordon | 13 Mar 2023 | Read More

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