Hi Reader,

Let’s talk about experience. The dictionary definition is "practical contact with and observation of facts or events" - which is another way of saying "familiarity with something from learning about it or doing it".

Now, everyone knows experience makes you better. But what does that actually mean for writers?

How do you get experience as a writer? How do you get better?

Here are the top three ways:

• Every time you write, you gain experience. Even if it’s messy. Even if it’s bad. Every page teaches you something.
• Every time you read a script, you gain experience. You see how professionals do it - and you see what you want to do differently.
• Every time you listen to a seasoned writer, you gain experience. Their first-hand lessons save you years of trial and error.

That’s all “experience” is. Writing. Reading. Listening. Doing it again and again. That’s how you grow.

Which brings me to the question I hear a lot: “Do I need experience to join Zero to Hero?”

The short answer: No.

Zero to Hero: Screenwriting for Beginners is built for beginners and more experienced writers alike. Whether you're learning for the first time or looking for a refresher, it’s designed to give you the experience you need:

• Weekly writing assignments that get words on the page.
• Screenplay analysis and examples so you learn by reading.
• Live coaching sessions where you’ll hear insights from me - an award-winning, produced screenwriter who’s been in your shoes.

By the end of 12 weeks, you’ll have a finished short screenplay (10-15 pages), a system for writing future scripts, and the confidence that only comes from experience.

We 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 don’t wait until you “know enough”. The only way to get experience is to start!

Neil

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