GrouP Workshops

If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.

4, 6, and 8 week workshops, all focused on different aspects of the craft and process.

2024 Schedule

Draft Accelerator - 5pm Pacific - Starts Monday, February 19th

  • Scriptless Intensive

    A 6-week virtual workshop designed to explore the various facets of screenwriting. Get crafty with the nuts and bolts. No script needed.

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  • Idea Incubator

    A 4-week online group seminar aimed at augmenting a screenwriters’ ideation prowess and honing their discernment in selecting the most potent concepts.

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  • Draft Accelerator

    An 8-week 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.

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  • Rewrite Lab

    A 6-week virtual group course with guided deep-dives that empower you to revise your screenplay with laser-focused insights drawn from peer reviews and expert guidance.

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  • Spec Shop

    A 6-week workshop designed to help you analyze, understand and ultimately write an episode of an existing show as if you were in the writers’ room yourself.

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  • “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

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

    Martyn Ellington
    Writer

  • "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

  • "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

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