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Master Screenplay Writing with Thomas Fenton at Working Screenwriter
A No-BS Virtual Course with Thomas Fenton SAW IV, I Spit On Your Grave 2, Within, The Dominion, Slay Per View, Chain Letter and The Screamwriter's Handbook and Max Payne
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This live virtual course is taught by Thomas Fenton, a full-time, working Hollywood screenwriter with real credits and real scars to prove it.
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Working Screenwriter is part crash course, part creative boot camp—perfect for beginners who want to break into horror and intermediate writers looking to sharpen their killer instincts.
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In just 3 jam-packed hours, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to write horror professionally—and survive the business side of the genre.
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Warning: Space is limited.
"There are a ton of screenwriting books out there and I believe there are only a handful that truly zero in on the craft or the realities of a career in screenwriting and I feel that Thomas Fenton's The Scream Writer's Handbook is one of the essentials to have on your shelf. "​
- Brian K.
"This is no boating accident!"​
-Matt Hooper
"Tom Fenton inspires writers to discover their unique voice and trust that they have something invaluable to offer audiences. When I invited him to speak to graduate students in our MFA in Dramatic Writing program, he captivated the crowd while delivering essential craft and visual storytelling techniques. I also recommend Tom’s book to every horror writer I know."​
- Cristina P
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"I never drive faster than I can see. Besides, it's all in the reflexes."​
-Jack Burton
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WORKING SCREENWRITER
3-Hour Class
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RECAP OF THE BASICS
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Building a story from the ground up
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Working with a Story Drop
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Planning a story using beat sheets and notecards
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Using the 5-Act Structure
ADVANCED
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The different kinds of horror and how to approach each
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Story mechanics
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Character mechanics
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Pacing and reveal
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The Rule of Three: keeping your writing sharp
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Rules of the World
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Choosing the right setting, theme, and pace for your script
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Creating compelling scenes
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How to handle exposition
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Mythos: When is it too much? When is it not enough?
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Bythos: When to use it—and when not to
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Handling gore and violence effectively
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Introducing and developing characters that connect with the audience
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The Arsenal of Horror: What is it, and how do you build your own?
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Using the Wicked Pass to craft a killer final draft
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Jump scares: what they are, when to use them, and when not to
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Keeping the audience engaged while scaring the hell out of them
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How to intrigue—without confusing
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Creating a twist ending that satisfies
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