Dreamers Don’t Write Movies. Writers Do.


Hi Reader,

Fear is sneaky. It whispers: “You’re not ready.” Or worse: “What if you fail?”

But here’s the truth: sooner or later, if you want to accomplish anything, especially writing - a screenplay, a novel, a short story, a poem - you have to stop dreaming about it and start doing it.

Almost everyone I meet tells me they’ve got a movie idea. A story they’ve been carrying around for years. But most people never put it on the page. They would rather tell me the idea in the far-fetched hope that I'll write it for them instead. Why?

Because dreaming feels safe. Writing feels risky.

You see, dreamers might believe in their story, but they don't believe in themselves.

Dreamers imagine. Writers act.

The difference isn’t talent, or even experience. It’s courage - the courage to face the blank page, to pour your thoughts and emotions into it, to breathe life into imaginary characters and make them real. And most of all, to learn the skills that turn daydreams into stories people can watch, feel, and remember.

That’s exactly why I created Zero to Hero: Screenwriting for Beginners.

Over 12 weeks, you’ll:

  • Learn the fundamentals of format and structure (no more guessing what goes where).
  • Turn that idea bouncing around in your head into a full story concept.
  • Write scenes, action, and dialogue with confidence.
  • Finish your first short script - 10-15 pages you can be proud of.

And you won’t do it alone. You’ll have me along with a small group of other new writers facing the same fears. Together, we’ll do the thing most dreamers never do: finish.

📅 Starts September 21, every Sunday at 2pm MST.
💻 Live. Small. Hands-on.

Just use my special code: NEIL100 and get $100 off (for a limited time only)!

Only one week to go and seats are going fast!

Don’t let fear keep you in dreamer mode. Be the writer you've always dreamed of becoming.

Neil

P.S. Check out my feature film, Spin the Wheel - out now on Tubi!

Click here to watch for FREE: https://tubitv.com/movies/100030151/spin-the-wheel

Or check out the BRAND NEW official trailer for Contamination, my upcoming sci-fi military-horror feature. Check it out here:

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Learn more about storytelling, screenwriting, and filmmaking:​ www.neilchasefilm.com.

Looking for some help with your script, story or film? Check out my one-on-one coaching services here.

Check out my Gothic horror-western novel, Iron Dogs, available in eBook, print, and audiobook.

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Neil Chase

Neil Chase is a story and writing coach, award-winning screenwriter, actor, and author of the horror-western novel, Iron Dogs. Neil believes that all writers have the potential to create great work. His passion is helping writers find their voice and develop their skills so that they can create stories that are both entertaining and meaningful. If you’re ready to take your writing to the next level, join the email list for writing tips and inspiration!

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