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Neil Chase

Let's Write Your FIRST SCREENPLAY!

Published 23 days ago • 3 min read

Hi Reader,

Here it is - the details I promised you last week!

I'm opening up my screenwriting process to a small group of beginners who are serious about writing their first screenplay.

It's called Zero to Hero: The Beginner's Guide to Confident Screenwriting.

Over the past 15 years, I've written award-winning screenplays. I've worked on film sets in every capacity you can imagine. I've seen firsthand what separates scripts worthy of getting made from scripts that collect dust.

But systematically taking someone from complete beginner to finished screenplay? That's a different skill altogether.

So why am I doing it?

Because I'm tired of seeing great stories die in people's heads.

Every week, someone emails me: "Neil, I have this incredible movie idea, but I don't know where to start." Or "I tried to write a script, but gave up after 10 pages because I had no clue what I was doing."

The truth is, 95% of people who want to write screenplays never make it past page 1. Not because they lack talent or good ideas, but because they lack a roadmap.

Here's what I'm offering:

12 weeks. Live instruction. Small group (up to 10 students). Real feedback on your actual pages.

By December, you'll have your completed first draft short screenplay. Not someday. Not "when you get around to it." By December.

What makes me qualified to teach this?

  • 15+ years working in film (writer, director, actor, producer, editor)
  • 100+ international screenwriting and film competition wins
  • Multiple produced screenplays
  • Professional script coverage service
  • Most importantly: I approach every script from multiple perspectives - as a writer, filmmaker, AND audience member

I'm not some guru selling get-rich-quick screenwriting dreams. I'm a working professional who knows what actually works in the real world.

The program includes:

  • 12 live weekly sessions (90 minutes each, starting September 16th)
  • Personal feedback on your pages during "hot seat" coaching sessions
  • Private community access for ongoing support
  • Progressive assignments that build week by week
  • A proven system that takes you from idea to "FADE OUT"

This is for you if:

  • You have zero screenwriting experience (seriously, we start from the basics)
  • You have some experience but you need a solid refresher
  • You have a story idea but no clue how to structure it
  • You've tried writing before but got stuck and don't know why
  • You want personal instruction, not just videos to watch alone
  • You're ready to commit 12 weeks to finally finishing your first short script

This is NOT for you if:

  • You're looking for shortcuts (there aren't any)
  • You want someone to write your script for you
  • You're not willing to show up consistently for 12 weeks
  • You just want to "dabble" in screenwriting

Investment: $597 (or 3 payments of $209/month)

Start Date: Tuesday, September 16th, 5:00 pm MST

Duration: 12 weeks of live instruction

Group Size: Limited to 10 students maximum

And as a special THANK YOU for being part of the Neil Chase Film community, I'm offering $100 off ONLY to my Newsletter subscribers - THIS MEANS YOU!

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

I'm keeping the group small because this is about transformation, not information. You're not student #47. You get personal attention on your specific work.

Why am I announcing this now?

Because if you've ever thought of writing a screenplay, I want you thinking about your story idea between now and September 16th. I want you marinating on what you want to write about.

The writers who show up with a concept they're excited about always get the most out of the program.

Ready to go from someone who "wants to write a screenplay" to someone who's actually written one?

Over the next week, I'll be sharing more details about exactly how this program works, what you'll learn each week, and why I believe this approach works when others don't.

But for now, I wanted YOU to be the first to know.

Your story matters. Let me help you tell it!

Any questions? Just hit REPLY and let me know - I respond to every email!

As always, thank you for reading, and have a great week ahead! Stay creative!

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 teaser trailer for Contamination, my upcoming sci-fi military-horror feature. Check it out here:

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

Filmmaker, Writer and Story Consultant

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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