"Pilot Ready: Script Your Story" isn’t about dry theory or ticking boxes. It’s practical, hands-on, and story-first. Each week, we’ll tackle the key elements of screenwriting—character arcs, structure, conflict, dialogue, tone, and theme—using real-world examples and professional techniques. You’ll get clear, constructive feedback on your work-in-progress and finish the course with a pilot script you’re proud of—and one that’s ready to pitch, film, or submit to competitions.
I’m Gemma Middleton, and I’ll be your instructor throughout. I have an M.A. in Screenwriting, I’ve written and produced short films, and I’ve taught hundreds of students how to shape their stories. But more than that, I know what it’s like to be sitting at the edge of an idea thinking, Can I really write this? The answer is yes. And I’ll help you do it.
Classes are hosted entirely through PassionClass—no extra software needed, just log in and join our dedicated classroom. Each week includes live lessons, group discussion, writing challenges, and optional homework. You’ll also have access to downloadable resources, a private student space for sharing your ideas, and the chance to get feedback not just from me—but from your fellow aspiring screenwriters, too.
By the end of the course, you’ll not only have a full pilot script—you’ll also understand how to develop future episodes, pitch your concept, and write with both structure and soul. If you’ve got a story to tell, this course is the push (and the professional toolkit) you need to tell it.
