Hi Reader,

Be honest with me for a second — how many times have you said:

“I’ve got a great idea for a movie… I just haven’t started writing it yet.”

Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Almost every new writer hits the same roadblocks before they even type “FADE IN.”

I should know - it happened to me too! I was nervous to start writing, and when I tried, I quickly gave up. It all seemed beyond me!

But I didn't give up. I'll be honest, I think I was just too stubborn to quit.

So I read a ton of screenplays and screenwriting books, and I watched a ton of movies - more as a student than as a casual viewer. And the more I learned, the more I wrote.

And the more I wrote, the more I learned.

And what did I learn? Well, based on my own experience, most beginners are scared to start writing for three main reasons:

1. Fear of the Blank Page: That empty page can feel terrifying. You think, “What if my idea isn’t good enough? What if I start and it’s terrible?” Believe it or not, every single writer feels that fear. It's a natural part of the creative process. But the only way past it is to start. Scripts don’t come out perfect on page one - they grow draft by draft.
2. No Clear Roadmap: A lot of beginners dive into writing without structure. They get a few pages in… and then get stuck, because the story has no direction. All that excitement turns to frustration at the drop of a hat. And the worst part? They don't know how to get back on track. It’s the biggest reason scripts go unfinished.
3. No Accountability: It’s easy to say, "I'll write a script someday.” But the longer you put off someday, the more it turns into never. Life gets in the way. Work, family, distractions - and before you know it, months (or years) go by without progress. And it becomes easier to just walk away, your dream unfulfilled.

Now here's the good news. You don’t have to let fear, confusion, or procrastination hold you back anymore.

Zero to Hero: Screenwriting for Beginners is built to solve all three of these roadblocks — so that in 12 weeks, you’ll go from “I want to write a screenplay” to “I wrote one”.

How?

• You’ll get live coaching from me every week, plus a small, supportive group of writers on the same journey.
• I’ll walk you step-by-step through story structure. You’ll know exactly where your story is headed, so you never lose steam halfway through.
• By Week 1, you’ll already have words down - and momentum is everything.

You’ll share pages, get feedback, and we'll stay on track - together. By the end, you’ll have your very first finished screenplay - and the confidence to keep writing.

And because of popular demand, the course is now officially set to start on Sunday, September 21 at 2pm MST - and go every Sunday after that for 12 weeks.

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

Click here to sign up!

Only a few seats remain!

So let’s make sure this time, you don’t just start your screenplay - you actually finish it.

Neil

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