Screenwriting 101:
How to Turn Your Idea Into a Screenplay
Do you have a screenplay idea that’s been burning a hole in your mind? Have you ever said, “That would make an amazing movie”? Have you ever started a screenplay, only to get stuck in Act 1?
Screenwriting 101: How to Turn Your Idea Into a Screenplay is a practical, step-by-step course designed to help you take that idea and turn it into a professional-looking screenplay—one that would feel right at home on the desk of a professional reader, executive producer, literary agent, or studio head.
Drawing on techniques from the UCLA Screenwriting MFA program and more than two decades of professional writing and industry experience, this course walks you through a proven method for transforming an idea—from logline to outline to finished script—into a properly structured, satisfying piece of cinematic storytelling.
The full screenwriting course is only $249.00 and includes:
10 Audio Lessons
First Lesson Free (see below)
Full Transcripts
Proven Method to Help You Complete a Professional Screenplay
Supplemental PDFs, Charts, and Checklists
Additional Reading List, Resource Links
60-day refund guarantee
Let’s start writing your screenplay together.
About Chris Moore
Chris Moore is a screenwriter, producer, and creative director with over 20 years of experience working in television, film, and digital media.
He holds an MFA in Screenwriting from UCLA, widely regarded as one of the premier screenwriting programs in the world. Chris developed his storytelling method by writing multiple screenplays and spending nearly two decades writing scripts for television, documentaries, commercials, and branded content. His work spans the full creative process, from development and pitching to writing, producing, and shaping story in post-production.
Screenwriting 101: How to Turn Your Idea Into a Screenplay blends the rigorous craft training of UCLA’s MFA screenwriting program with real-world industry experience. The course is designed to give writers a clear, practical path from idea to finished script, with a focus on structure, clarity, and momentum—so writers can stop getting stuck and start finishing professional screenplays.
FREE
Lesson 1:
Course Intro + The Gospel of Screenwriting
A free introduction to the fundamentals of screenwriting, this lesson reframes a vague idea into a clear, actionable concept and shows you how professional writers think about story before writing a single page.
Writer Experiences
I had so many great screenplay ideas over the years, but never acted on them because I didn’t know how to approach the process—or how to do it in a way that would be taken seriously. Chris’s program changed that completely, breaking screenwriting down into clear, practical lessons that felt like an entire screenwriting degree condensed into an accessible format, and I was hooked the entire time. I finished the course knowing exactly how to write my screenplay and, even more importantly, with stronger ideas, better flow, and a clear sense of how to polish the work.
I’m so grateful for this course.
—Scott M.
My acting coach told me to stop waiting for the perfect script and start writing my own.
This course gave me a clear, structured way to do exactly that without feeling overwhelmed. I finally understand how to build a story from the ground up, and I’m now writing roles I actually want to perform.
-Suzanne P.
I had a great idea, but no understanding of structure or cinematic storytelling.
Chris helped me develop that idea into a streamable series, guiding me through structure, character development, and story choices with clear, practical suggestions at every step.
—Joel M.