Heidi Lux

Screenwriter, CRUSHED

There are no words for how fantastic and life-changing Tom's screenwriting courses have been. Without them, I don't think I would have ever made the leap to becoming a professional screenwriter. I know for a fact that I wouldn't have sold my first feature. I learned information that I've never come across anywhere else - information that has become my "secret sauce.", and I use it literally every single time I sit down to write. He's also encouraging and is able to present complicated, technical information in a way that's easy to grasp, and most importantly - apply. Take his classes! They're one of the best investments you can make in your career.

Jun 23, 2023

Beth Appel

writer THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS, HBO. NEVER HAVE I EVER, Netflix

This course is incredibly helpful and inspiring. Tom is an excellent teacher and I gained a ton of invaluable knowledge in just a few hours. HIGHLY RECOMMEND, even if you've written features before.

Jun 5, 2023

Vance Kotrla

Writer/Director

I've studied screenwriting at two of the most prestigious film schools in the country, and I'm not exaggerating when I say I got more out of a couple of months with Tom than I did in my combined six years of university classes. Gary Ross (Pleasantville, Seabiscuit) told me that he has a career in Hollywood because he understands what's supposed to happen in the second act of a movie, and I wasn't at all surprised when he told me his secret because it's the same thing I learned from Tom.

Jun 8, 2023

Jesse Esparza

writer, MIXED-ISH, ABC, MAGGIE, Hulu

I've always been interested in writing feature scripts, but never had the tools or the knowledge to even begin. Then I took Tom's courses. They were incredibly helpful, easy to understand, and not overwhelming. I came out of his class with a whole new perspective. I wrote a piece that ended up skyrocketing my writing career and that was thanks to his course. I can't recommend him enough, both for beginners and seasoned writers alike.

Jun 7, 2022

Carrie Fitch

I was floundering in the middle of writing a script, trying to hit all the structure points I had read about in screenwriting books. On page 110, and still only halfway through the script, I realized I needed some help. After taking Tom's classes, I successfully completed my first script (in 105 pages) and it placed in the top 30 of a major screenwriting contest and later optioned it. I couldn't have asked for a better result. Thanks to Tom's classes, I have a clear understanding of story structure and the other major elements of screenwriting necessary to write at a professional level.

Jun 9, 2023

S.R. Wolfe

Writer and teacher

Over the years I’ve had a fair amount of experience with screenwriting books and courses, including two weekends-long Save The Cat sessions. Tom’s course was the best - extremely clear-eyed, sensible and useful in a way I haven’t seen elsewhere. And Tom is a clear, organized, and very engaging teacher. I’d say I got more out of his one course than I got out of all the other classes and books combined. 100% worth the time and money.

Jun 16, 2023

Sarah Claspell

Actor and Teacher

He’s an excellent teacher who cares about his students and helps you make your ideas happen. I was unsure I could even be a writer, and with Tom’s incredible tools, tips, guidance and encouragement, I have a script I’m proud of, and am working on my next one!

Jun 8, 2023

Julia Rusthoven

Screenwriter & Costumer

I love Tom's logline course! Great explanation of what a good logline looks like and why it is important. It takes the hassle (and fear!) of composing a logline as an afterthought and turns it into one of your best assets for developing the story from the start!

Oct 20, 2023

Graham Goldstein

@GrahamGoldstein

I got my MFA, read a bunch of books, blah blah blah. I learned more from Tom in an hour than with any of that. My only regret is not doing it sooner. Thanks, Tom, for your wisdom and generosity!

Oct 15, 2023

FAQs

#1. What are the extra bonuses?

When you enroll in the Story and Plot Bundle, you will also receive the Concept is King ($69) mini-course, which is absolutely free. Originally a Pipeline Writers symposium lecture, the Concept is King mini-course will be re-recorded as a Story and Plot mini-course and will be available in February.

In addition, you will get $200 off every future Screenplay Development Consultation you request.

#2. What if I prefer one-on-one teaching?

I get it. There is nothing better than one-on-one teaching. It's actually why I created these courses. So I could have more time to teach and develop students' projects.

The format of these courses allows me to focus my teaching time on one-on-one instruction with students who know my system, philosophy, and approach.

After you enroll in the bundle, you will be eligible for Story and Plot Pro, where most of my live teaching is now focused.

You can also choose to work with me directly anytime as a consultant and get that $200 off for any screenplay development notes.

This is a crucial point: I want these online classes to be the beginning of our relationship, not the end.

#3. What if I don't have time to take a course?

Yep. We're busy.

I had the same concern when I took an online course on... how to create an online course!

One thing I loved about the online course I took, and I wanted to replicate in mine, was how it was broken down into small pieces.

You can watch these lessons a little bit at a time, over a week, a month, or maybe in just one afternoon like one of my old live workshops.

My advice is to schedule it. In whatever configuration works best. The beauty of the asynchronous format is that you choose your own pace.

For my online courses on creating courses, email marketing, and community building, I watched one module a night. I set the time out ahead of time, and it worked great.

And remember, you own the class. Forever. So those small lessons can work like an index later on, too.

Are you struggling with Sequence 3? You look up that lesson and watch it again with new eyes.

Reviewing lessons with more hard-earned knowledge can do wonders.

And you'll get all the updates absolutely free as well.

#4. Is one more screenwriting book or class going to make a difference?

I can't speak to what books or classes you have taken before, but I believe this is the most straightforward breakdown of story structure out there and one of the few step-by-step processes for taking an idea and breaking the story available, let alone taught by an old pro.

These courses empower you to tell the story you're trying to tell, no matter your experience level.

What makes me unique is that I have been writing professionally and teaching for over two decades. I don't just know the material, I know how to teach it.

If you don't LOVE the Story and Plot Bundle, click the button within 30 days, and you'll get a refund instantly.

But I don't think you will. Want to know why?

Because no one ever has.

STORY AND PLOT BUNDLE

Save $180 when you buy all four Story and Plot courses for just $441.

FAQs

#1. What are the extra bonuses?

#2. What if I prefer one-on-one teaching?

#3. What if I don't have time to take a course?