Your Story Begins Here…
NOTE: This page is more of a placeholder page / work in Progress. Feel free to click and try the quiz and whatever you find here, it will help me to test the functionality. I can’t guarantee that I’ll even get your email in the system to get back to you when this thing launches. so keep checking back to this page to join when it officially launches.
The 6 Week Script Screenwriting Challenge Begins February 2021
You have ideas. Perhaps you have a script that you have been meaning to write for a long time. My goal is to make sure you
FINISH YOUR SCRIPT!
The 6 Week Script Screenwriting Challenge Includes:
- >FREE Screenwriting classes to get you up to speed quickly!
- >PRIZES for completing your script in 6 weeks
- (How’s THAT for MOTIVATION?)
- >YOUR SCRIPT…FINISHED…FINALLY!
What Is Your Level of Screenwriting Experience?
Anyone can join the 6 Week Script Challenge, regardless of experience. By answering this short questionairre, you can help me know what you need (and don't need) to give you the best chance of succeeding in the challenge.
TAKE ME TO THE FIRST QUESTION!
About how many short scripts (under 40 pages) have you written?
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Zero - Never written a short script
1 or 2
3-6
7 or more
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How many TV episode scripts have you written?
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Zero
1 or 2
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7 or more
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How many Feature Film (about 70+ pages) scripts have you written?
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Zero
1-2
3-6
7-10
10+
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How many time shave you pitched scripts?
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7 or more
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What type of script do you think you are going to write?
(you can change your mind later, you aren't committed to anything.)
(you can change your mind later, you aren't committed to anything.)
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Short Script 1-20 Pages
Medium Script 20-69 Pages
Feature Length TV Script (70+ Pages)
Half hour TV Script (22 pages)
Hour or longer TV Script (44+ Pages)
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Do you have a story idea for your challenge script?
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What are you most excited/interested in with the
6 Week Script Challenge?
6 Week Script Challenge?
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What genre(s) are you thinking about writing?
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What is your biggest concern aout the challenge?
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Worried I won't finish in 6 weeks
How much is this going to cost me?
What if I don't have enough experience?
Maybe I have too much experience?
Jason Steele? Never heard of him? Who is this guy?
Is someone going to try to steal my script at the end of this?
Can I pitch this script? Will Someone BUY my script at the end of this?
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How many of your scripts have been sold, or optioned (for money)?
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Zero
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How many Scripts have been produced (paid or unpaid)?
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Your Result Type is VERY Experienced!
Well it looks like you will be a force to be reckoned with! With the knowledge, skils and experience you just described, you could be teaching the classes! Which is actually great, because there will be a lot of inexperienced people joining, and having some experienced folks like yourself sharing insights will help them succeed in writing that first script. The included free classes will probably include a lot of things you already know, but if you attend and can help new people understand some of the concepts, or perhaps even refute the concepts if I'm off base, that would be great.
Just so you know, I'm keeping an eye on the leaders and mentors in the group to see who is supportive, and insightful.
Make sure you get your script done too. It doesn't need to be perfect...but if you finish in 6 weeks, I have some cool things coming down the pipe...but only for finishers.
Thank You for being a part of the beginning of something cool!
Jason Steele
Just so you know, I'm keeping an eye on the leaders and mentors in the group to see who is supportive, and insightful.
Make sure you get your script done too. It doesn't need to be perfect...but if you finish in 6 weeks, I have some cool things coming down the pipe...but only for finishers.
Thank You for being a part of the beginning of something cool!
Jason Steele
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Your Result Type is Beginner!
We all gotta start somewhere. Looks like you are just starting to get your feet wet. Thats excellent. One of my favourite things about coaching early writers is the cool ideas people have, and being there to encourage them to keep going and put that idea into words.
Early on, Most people think, "this will be easy", and eventually hit a point where there are challenges that they didn't expect, or things they don't know or understand and it freezes them in their tracks. So make sure you come to EVERY class. Soak up all the ideas. You don't have to use the ideas...but it's always a good idea to know the rules before you break them. We are going to review some basics, and gradually expand to some other unusual concepts you might not hear anywhere else. But those basics could make or break your success, so soak up all the free knowledge.
Also, make sure you do whatever it takes to stay on track and get your script done. It's okay as a beginner to choose to start with a smaller script like a short script. I really want to make sure you finish something and at the end have something to be proud of. A short script will still be eligible for contest for the table read. There are some other things that I will have to offer at the end of the challenge for people who finish a full length script, but not short scripts. I want you to know it really is okay jsut to do a short script. And maybe tackle a full length one on the next challenge. the main thing is to finish, so you have something to be proud of at the end. If you do decide to go full on and do a full length movie script...then make sure you say yes to everything coming up on the next couple pages and I will do everything I can (short of writing your script), to get you across that finish line.
The next couple pages there are some add on's to help you keep moving forward. I would say definitely you should pick up the next add on. It includes PDF's of the lessons each week so you can refresh yourself on the lessons when you need to, and really embed the ideas in your brain. You may not know it now, but possibly more important is that it includes a few elements designed to motive you and keep you moving forward when doubt starts to arise. So when you get to the next page, find out whats included in that, and also, watch the next lesson video, then pick up that add on. It's very important for beginners.
If you decide to tackle a full length script, then would also suggest taking me up on the group coaching on the page after. The group coaching wil help you dig deeper into anything that is slowing you down. help you overcome self doubt. You will have other more experienced people around you to give you feedback and support on your writing, and challenges you are facing. It will be worth your while to be be in those coaching sessions.
Early on, Most people think, "this will be easy", and eventually hit a point where there are challenges that they didn't expect, or things they don't know or understand and it freezes them in their tracks. So make sure you come to EVERY class. Soak up all the ideas. You don't have to use the ideas...but it's always a good idea to know the rules before you break them. We are going to review some basics, and gradually expand to some other unusual concepts you might not hear anywhere else. But those basics could make or break your success, so soak up all the free knowledge.
Also, make sure you do whatever it takes to stay on track and get your script done. It's okay as a beginner to choose to start with a smaller script like a short script. I really want to make sure you finish something and at the end have something to be proud of. A short script will still be eligible for contest for the table read. There are some other things that I will have to offer at the end of the challenge for people who finish a full length script, but not short scripts. I want you to know it really is okay jsut to do a short script. And maybe tackle a full length one on the next challenge. the main thing is to finish, so you have something to be proud of at the end. If you do decide to go full on and do a full length movie script...then make sure you say yes to everything coming up on the next couple pages and I will do everything I can (short of writing your script), to get you across that finish line.
The next couple pages there are some add on's to help you keep moving forward. I would say definitely you should pick up the next add on. It includes PDF's of the lessons each week so you can refresh yourself on the lessons when you need to, and really embed the ideas in your brain. You may not know it now, but possibly more important is that it includes a few elements designed to motive you and keep you moving forward when doubt starts to arise. So when you get to the next page, find out whats included in that, and also, watch the next lesson video, then pick up that add on. It's very important for beginners.
If you decide to tackle a full length script, then would also suggest taking me up on the group coaching on the page after. The group coaching wil help you dig deeper into anything that is slowing you down. help you overcome self doubt. You will have other more experienced people around you to give you feedback and support on your writing, and challenges you are facing. It will be worth your while to be be in those coaching sessions.
Click here to move forward to Lesson 2
Your Result Type is "Some Experience"
It will be awesome to have you on board! From what I can tell you have some writing experience. Written a little bit, and looking to dive in deeper. Excellent! This is going to be a great ride for you! Take every opportunity, soak up the knowledge, and above all GET YOUR SCRIPT WRITTEN!
Okay, so since you have a bit of writing experience, you know some things the beginners don't know yet...which means we can talk frankly and you will totally know what I'm talking about. Looking back, you remember being a beginner, and fumbling through writing in microsoft word (maybe you still do), you have probably now graduated to writing in some screenwriting software (so much easier). you have the basics of formatting, but sometimes still wonder "is this car scene INT or EXT?" You know enough to have some confidence, but also know there are details you haven't fully grasped. Because of this you will start to take the free classes and might think "This is basic, I don't need to watch these" make sure you do watch them. The first few are going to cover more basic stuff, but you will find a detail or two in each on that you don't know...and the later ones may dig into some concepts that you haven't heard anywhere else. So it's worth paying attention.
For you, the Q&A will be valuable to get answers to those strange little questions that you haven't found answers to anywhere. As a free challenge member you can watch the recordings of the Q&A but the next page there is an upgrade that allows you to be one of the people asking questions and get livestream access on the Q&A that will be really helpful.
You also know that it's easy to get distracted...no matter how much an idea is great, there comes a point when writing becomes a chore, and it's easy to get distracted. with your experience you know this, and are probably looking for help (unless you are one of those task master focus rockstars.) That upgrade I mentioned on the next page is all about keeping you focused and putting you back on track. And to buld on that...is the page after where we talk about coaching. While coaching will be offered to beginners too, they are maybe not ready for it yet...as they haven't really fallen down enough yet to understand what a coach, and support of other writers can do. For those who have been writing for years, they understand the importance of a team. having manager, agent, other writers, directors, producers that they can talk to to hone story, and discuss career challenges, and also to work through personal challenges that are causing them to miss deadlines. They KNOW that support of real live people is valuable, so I'm sure there will be a few high level performers ready to dive into the group coaching (might be good networking too - wink wink). But someone in your position is going to get the most out of coaching. You've started to see where your weaknesses are, and sometimes you don't know who to ask. I'm sure you've seen in Facebook groups when someone asks a real heartfelt question and they get inexperienced answers from the newbies, and put downs from the jaded old timers, and you start to wonder...does anyone care? whether its a story challenge, or a personal issue. You want to go where people furrow their brow, lean in, nod slowly and say "I get what your saying, I've been there, and I have your back...Lets work on this so you can beat down this challenge for good." So, more than anything else, coaching is going to be the best thing for you in getting this challenge finished with a script in hand AND having the personal fortitude to break down the walls around your next script and the one after.
Also...at the end of this 6 weeks, I am going to be making a special offer to people who COMPLETE a feature length film script (70+ pages counts). Some of the beginners will be writing a short script (and be ineligible for that offer). You can write a short too if you prefer, but I recommend you take a chance on writing a full length script, and get at least a rough draft done in the 6 weeks. What I am putting together for those who finish their script is something very cool - Not to mention that finishing your script puts you in the running to possibly win a recording of a table read of your script. Since you have some experience, you have a good shot at finishing and getting in for that. Do everything you can to make it happen. VERY GOOD THINGS are in store.
Okay, so since you have a bit of writing experience, you know some things the beginners don't know yet...which means we can talk frankly and you will totally know what I'm talking about. Looking back, you remember being a beginner, and fumbling through writing in microsoft word (maybe you still do), you have probably now graduated to writing in some screenwriting software (so much easier). you have the basics of formatting, but sometimes still wonder "is this car scene INT or EXT?" You know enough to have some confidence, but also know there are details you haven't fully grasped. Because of this you will start to take the free classes and might think "This is basic, I don't need to watch these" make sure you do watch them. The first few are going to cover more basic stuff, but you will find a detail or two in each on that you don't know...and the later ones may dig into some concepts that you haven't heard anywhere else. So it's worth paying attention.
For you, the Q&A will be valuable to get answers to those strange little questions that you haven't found answers to anywhere. As a free challenge member you can watch the recordings of the Q&A but the next page there is an upgrade that allows you to be one of the people asking questions and get livestream access on the Q&A that will be really helpful.
You also know that it's easy to get distracted...no matter how much an idea is great, there comes a point when writing becomes a chore, and it's easy to get distracted. with your experience you know this, and are probably looking for help (unless you are one of those task master focus rockstars.) That upgrade I mentioned on the next page is all about keeping you focused and putting you back on track. And to buld on that...is the page after where we talk about coaching. While coaching will be offered to beginners too, they are maybe not ready for it yet...as they haven't really fallen down enough yet to understand what a coach, and support of other writers can do. For those who have been writing for years, they understand the importance of a team. having manager, agent, other writers, directors, producers that they can talk to to hone story, and discuss career challenges, and also to work through personal challenges that are causing them to miss deadlines. They KNOW that support of real live people is valuable, so I'm sure there will be a few high level performers ready to dive into the group coaching (might be good networking too - wink wink). But someone in your position is going to get the most out of coaching. You've started to see where your weaknesses are, and sometimes you don't know who to ask. I'm sure you've seen in Facebook groups when someone asks a real heartfelt question and they get inexperienced answers from the newbies, and put downs from the jaded old timers, and you start to wonder...does anyone care? whether its a story challenge, or a personal issue. You want to go where people furrow their brow, lean in, nod slowly and say "I get what your saying, I've been there, and I have your back...Lets work on this so you can beat down this challenge for good." So, more than anything else, coaching is going to be the best thing for you in getting this challenge finished with a script in hand AND having the personal fortitude to break down the walls around your next script and the one after.
Also...at the end of this 6 weeks, I am going to be making a special offer to people who COMPLETE a feature length film script (70+ pages counts). Some of the beginners will be writing a short script (and be ineligible for that offer). You can write a short too if you prefer, but I recommend you take a chance on writing a full length script, and get at least a rough draft done in the 6 weeks. What I am putting together for those who finish their script is something very cool - Not to mention that finishing your script puts you in the running to possibly win a recording of a table read of your script. Since you have some experience, you have a good shot at finishing and getting in for that. Do everything you can to make it happen. VERY GOOD THINGS are in store.
Click here for 5 Points AND move to lesson 2
Your Result Type is Lots of Experience
You have a lot of experience. You are at a point where writing is going well. Out of everyone in this group, this challenge will probably be easiest for you, and also hardest. There are some people who have even more experience selling scripts and doing writing for hire jobs. They are consistent working writers, thats the place you want to be...you are so close you can taste it. You have a library of scripts, and had some small opportunities, but you haven't hit the homerun yet.
Video lessons for this course will for the most part be old hat for you. you may pick up an idea or tip here and there, but most won't move the needle by leaps and bounds for you.
For the beginners and intermediate participants, the scripts they are writing will probably still be rough, they are still getting through the basics. Some are starting to get a sense of their style. For you, that sense of style is probably becoming apparent. In fact, you might be starting to wonder if you should shake things up a bit to get that home run? or should you be networking instead of writing? Do you need another script? With your experience you should be able to finish in 6 weeks no problem...as long as you can stay a step ahead of any self doubt. For you that doubt may sound more like "Is this THE homerun breakout story? Or is this going to be another project that I put months and months into, and nobody buys? Can I convince my family that it's worth spending money to enter it in the script competitions...or should I? Maybe I should throw in the towel?"
You have put in a LOT of work to get where you are. So lets make THIS challenge your breakthrough moment. As I said before the basic training isn't where you should be focusing.
On the next page there is an upgrade, it's only $25. The focus on that upgrade is to keep writers focused and on track. If you have trouble with focus and staying on track, then buy that upgrade. If not, then don't worry too much about that. There are some other reasons to buy it, and honestly you probably will buy it for the other reasons anyway (it's an insanely good deal...)....but the thing I want to focus your attention on is the page after that. I am offering a coaching package... Where you are at in your process, it's time to dig deep. Over the course of the 6 week Challenge, I will be running group coaching for participants. Each week we will put some participants in the hotseat to dig deep into some of the doubts that they are facing whether its in their writing, or personal stuff, or career stuff, and help you break through those challenges so you can face that stuff down and hit that home run. Imagine a group of other writers who have your back and you have theirs. It's going to be an intense 6 weeks...and for someone who is on the edge of that home run...it's probably the most important thing you can do for yourself.
Now the other thing I NEED to be very clear about is the importance of finishing your script. I have something in the works...but it will ONLY be for those who have completed a Feature Length Script (70+ Pages) - Or a 1 hour TV pilot Script (44+ pages) . What I have planned is also, VERY perfect for someone at your stage of the game. I can't say more right now, as I don't want to Jinx it, but GET YOUR SCRIPT WRITTEN. Seriously...worth it.
Video lessons for this course will for the most part be old hat for you. you may pick up an idea or tip here and there, but most won't move the needle by leaps and bounds for you.
For the beginners and intermediate participants, the scripts they are writing will probably still be rough, they are still getting through the basics. Some are starting to get a sense of their style. For you, that sense of style is probably becoming apparent. In fact, you might be starting to wonder if you should shake things up a bit to get that home run? or should you be networking instead of writing? Do you need another script? With your experience you should be able to finish in 6 weeks no problem...as long as you can stay a step ahead of any self doubt. For you that doubt may sound more like "Is this THE homerun breakout story? Or is this going to be another project that I put months and months into, and nobody buys? Can I convince my family that it's worth spending money to enter it in the script competitions...or should I? Maybe I should throw in the towel?"
You have put in a LOT of work to get where you are. So lets make THIS challenge your breakthrough moment. As I said before the basic training isn't where you should be focusing.
On the next page there is an upgrade, it's only $25. The focus on that upgrade is to keep writers focused and on track. If you have trouble with focus and staying on track, then buy that upgrade. If not, then don't worry too much about that. There are some other reasons to buy it, and honestly you probably will buy it for the other reasons anyway (it's an insanely good deal...)....but the thing I want to focus your attention on is the page after that. I am offering a coaching package... Where you are at in your process, it's time to dig deep. Over the course of the 6 week Challenge, I will be running group coaching for participants. Each week we will put some participants in the hotseat to dig deep into some of the doubts that they are facing whether its in their writing, or personal stuff, or career stuff, and help you break through those challenges so you can face that stuff down and hit that home run. Imagine a group of other writers who have your back and you have theirs. It's going to be an intense 6 weeks...and for someone who is on the edge of that home run...it's probably the most important thing you can do for yourself.
Now the other thing I NEED to be very clear about is the importance of finishing your script. I have something in the works...but it will ONLY be for those who have completed a Feature Length Script (70+ Pages) - Or a 1 hour TV pilot Script (44+ pages) . What I have planned is also, VERY perfect for someone at your stage of the game. I can't say more right now, as I don't want to Jinx it, but GET YOUR SCRIPT WRITTEN. Seriously...worth it.
Click to get 5 points and Move to lesson 2
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