Draft Accelerator

Don’t just draft. finish.

Tailored support to start, and finish, your draft

An 8-week online cohort of like-minded peers and expert strategies empowers you to transform your screenplay ideas into a complete first draft, fostering creativity and alleviating the common pains of indecision and isolation.

Next Session

Mondays @ 5pm Pacific

February 19, 2024 - April 8, 2024

UPDATE: THIS DRAFT ACCELERATOR IS FULL!

IF YOU WERE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS ROUND, BUT WANT TO BE FIRST IN LINE FOR THE NEXT ONE, PLEASE FILL OUT THIS INTEREST SURVEY.

"Lighthouse has proved invaluable to me as a writer."

Claire Thomas
Writer/Director
"One of David’s strong points is helping the writer identify what’s working in the script and suggesting ways to make those elements even stronger. With this focus, some of the weak points seem to get fixed too."

Mark Alan Furney
Screenwriter
"I’ve become a better writer after learning new tools and processes that I can apply to any script in the future."

Genie Leslie
Feature Writer
“He has never imposed his own tastes or preferences on my work, and every session has yielded a far more dialed-in, polished, and impactful FINAL draft.”

Madison Hatfield
Writer/Filmmaker
"I won’t hesitate to use David in the future. His insights are always thoughtful and valuable."

Martyn Ellington
Writer
“Thanks to David’s fresh and keen eyes, I was able to make adjustments throughout the script for the third act to culminate effectively, as well as fine-tune key relationships and motivations.”

Lee Ann Kurr
Writer/Director
"Each session refines my projects in new and exciting ways - richer, more dynamic characters, stronger emotional stakes, and a tighter, more economic script on the page."

Claire Thomas
Writer/Director
"There was a part of a final showdown scene that was a bit flat. David helped me see that the fix might be in a better setup in a scene about 12 pages earlier. With that fix, the showdown worked much better."

Mark Alan Furney
Screenwriter
"After the Idea Incubator, I’m better prepared for choosing and developing the next script idea."

Genie Leslie
Feature Writer
"Following his notes one of our scripts was considered by HULU and SKY and is currently in the hands of an Emmy-nominated producer. I won’t hesitate to use David in the future."

Martyn Ellington
Writer
"I always look forward to my Read & Call with David!"

Claire Thomas
Writer/Director
"The best thing I can say is that he helped me want to keep trying."

Mark Alan Furney
Screenwriter
"I both appreciate and envy his ability to give specific, clear, and actionable feedback that enhances the story I am trying to tell in my own unique tone and style."

Madison Hatfield
Writer/Filmmaker
"Now, I have a process for rewriting that focuses on one thing at a time, allowing me to really dig in on each pass."

Genie Leslie
Feature Writer

Small group, big effect

Imagine being part of a close-knit, supportive group, journeying side by side as you work towards completing your screenplay or pilot script – that’s the Draft Accelerator experience.

Through weekly group meetings, you’ll get to exchange feedback, strategies, and even overcome writer's block with peers who understand your path, all within a respectful and inclusive learning environment.

What sets this workshop apart is the tailor-made approach that eschews a one-size-fits-all curriculum, instead nurturing your unique voice and perspective through individualized support and resources.

You won't just be working towards a complete draft; you’ll be cultivating skills and strategies to carry with you in your screenwriting career, guided by the expertise of a friendly top expert in the field.

This is not just a course; it’s a passport to a community and a fulfilling journey from a spark of an idea to a screenplay teeming with life and ready for the spotlight.

Don’t just draft. finish.

Draft Accelerator

"Lighthouse has proved invaluable to me as a writer."

"One of David’s strong points is helping the writer identify what’s working in the script and suggesting ways to make those elements even stronger. With this focus, some of the weak points seem to get fixed too."

"I’ve become a better writer after learning new tools and processes that I can apply to any script in the future."

“He has never imposed his own tastes or preferences on my work, and every session has yielded a far more dialed-in, polished, and impactful FINAL draft.”

"I won’t hesitate to use David in the future. His insights are always thoughtful and valuable."

“Thanks to David’s fresh and keen eyes, I was able to make adjustments throughout the script for the third act to culminate effectively, as well as fine-tune key relationships and motivations.”

"Each session refines my projects in new and exciting ways - richer, more dynamic characters, stronger emotional stakes, and a tighter, more economic script on the page."

"There was a part of a final showdown scene that was a bit flat. David helped me see that the fix might be in a better setup in a scene about 12 pages earlier. With that fix, the showdown worked much better."

"After the Idea Incubator, I’m better prepared for choosing and developing the next script idea."

"Following his notes one of our scripts was considered by HULU and SKY and is currently in the hands of an Emmy-nominated producer. I won’t hesitate to use David in the future."

"I always look forward to my Read & Call with David!"

"The best thing I can say is that he helped me want to keep trying."

"I both appreciate and envy his ability to give specific, clear, and actionable feedback that enhances the story I am trying to tell in my own unique tone and style."

"Now, I have a process for rewriting that focuses on one thing at a time, allowing me to really dig in on each pass."