Introduce Yourself to the Group

[Adam Kroshus]

My name is Adam Kroshus

I’ve written four scripts.

I hope to be able to improve the various scenes that I have written in past scripts. I want to ensure I’m catching any glaring flaws in my writing. I have a pilot that I am getting ready to pitch around town, but I want it to be the best possible script I can write.

I am a part-time stand-up comic.

[Tim Madigan]

Hi my name is Tim Madigan. I live in North Hollywood. Looking forward to this class

[Carol Kennedy]

Hi! Im Carol and Ive written about 10 scripts…who’s counting…lol. I hope to become a better screenwriter, which is always my goal. Something unusual? Whats NOT unusual, but many find it weird that I play the sitar and own one that was actually played by the late great Ravi Shankar.

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[Rich Goldstein]

Rich Goldstein here.

I’ve written five shorts, three feature length, and two more features in process.

What I hope to get from the class is a better grasp on creating more depth, in both character and story.

I’m not certain about uniqueness, but retired Army.

[Ann Bowen]

My name is Ann Bowen.

I’ve written 5 scripts.

I think I can improve my scenes and scripts overall with this class.

I once did a vision quest of sorts, drove across the West alone, camped in 5-6 national parks, hiked the Grand Canyon, climbed Bell Rock in Sedona. overnight in California redwoods, etc. Prefer flying and hotels now.

[Roddy Blelloch]

I’m Roddy Blelloch. I’ve been a director of photography for more than 25 years shooting docs, corporate and magazine style shows. I’ve written numerous shorts and a feature, and am now settling into writing the pilot for a TV series.

[Ar Marewski]

I’m Armin, I live in Berlin Germany and I’ve been an actor for stage and film for 30+ years. I also did a feature-length documentary for German TV and some short-films. I’ve been writing for a while now on stories for series and films. I’ve completed two feature length scripts. One was optioned and funded. But so far none of them have been produced, although I do get positive reactions from production-companies and directors. Here in Germany, generally nobody wants to read scripts. They only want to see one-pages, exposés and treatments. But they do want to see scene-writing abilities, in form of exerpts of the script to come, (a scene or first ten pages). That’s why I’m here to hone my scene-writing skills.

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[Ali Jordan]

Hey everyone,

My name is Ali Jordan and I have been writing my entire life. Short stories, songs, poems and such but just started screenwriting a year and a half ago. I love it. I love movies and always have ideas to make them better IMO. I started writing screenplays though because I don’t see a lot out there that I want to watch so, I am writing what I want to see. I have “finished” five scripts in this time but constantly am busy rewriting them and working on my sixth. I hope to be able to develop some more depth in my scenes and characters alike. Some of the free classes have been helpful so hoping this paid one will be really helpful. I also play drums and sing in a local punk band here in LA.

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[Sharon Martin]

My name is Sharon. I started off as a playwright and have written several scripts. I moved to LA hoping to transition into writing for TV or film. I haven’t. Screenwriting is a very different medium. I’m required to switch back and forth to an entirely different way of crafting thoughts and structure. I’m hoping this class will solidify the difference and get me out of decades long writers block.

[Christine Young]

My name is Christine Young. I’m a ScreenwritingU Alum. I’ve written maybe 6 or 7 features and my focus has been a pilot for a TV series. The truth is that I’m looking for something to spark an interest in writing again. I give a lot of feedback for friends who are writing scripts but haven’t felt the pull to write in some time. It is an odd feeling given that so much of my life I looked forward to writing. I’m hoping this course will jump start something for me.

[Dave Kraft]

Hi, Cheryl, Hal & everyone else excited to be here.

My name’s Dave Kraft.

I’ve written two Action Thriller feature screenplays:

FULL CONTACT and IMPOSTERS of THE THIRD REICH.

Through studying industry teachings, especially these at Screenwriting U, I hope to constantly elevate my skill-sets to be the best working Screenwriter/Producer I possibly can.

I work (between power naps) everyday (no kidding) around the clock. . . screenwriting, reading screenplays/books, watching movies & helping others live this dream we all must breathe.

Wishing everyone success,

Work hard. Finish strong. ; ) Believe!

DK

[Julie Scorziell]

Hi Everyone,

My name is Julie Scorziell and I’m working on my second fiction novel.

I’ve taken Screenwriting U classes in the past and love the practical strategies I learn here. For this class, I’m hoping to learn how to write better scenes, especially by adding more layers.

I live in Lake Arrowhead, CA and we just survived our first official blizzard. One blizzard is enough for my entire life!

Looking forward to meeting all of you! 🙂

[Susan Holgate]

I’m Susan Holgate and am currently working on an anthology TV series. I hope to gain more practical writing strategies and tips to help me polish up the scenes I’m currently working on, as well as the ones I’m trying to tie together in a non-linear story.

[Elizabeth Stuelke]

Hi, my name is Elizabeth, I go by e. I’ve written and re-written two film ideas. 1st started as a novel, went to a feature, then to short, then to a feature again. The 2nd started as a feature, went to episodic, and back to a feature. Looking forward to sharing and learning.

[David Wright]

My name’ is David D. Wright, I’ve written five screenplays and seven Yoruba Dance Dramas. six that have been produced in New York. I’m a 22-year year decorated veteran of N.Y.P.D. and a multiple award-winning sound designer, musical director and radio drama producer. I’m here to learn the craft of writing screenplays. Step up my game so to speak.

[A J Ferrara]

Hello, My name is Janet Place.

I’ve co-written and produced 2 short films, co-written 2 feature film scripts, and produced 1 indie feature film (releasing soon).

Would be great to advance my scene writing skills to improve my scripts and character development. I’d like to complete rewrites on my 2 feature scripts.

Previously, I worked on 20+ film and TV projects as a crew member. Whew – exhausting!

Good luck on your scripts everyone!