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Screenwriting Course
Great screenplays are crafted with skill and passion.
Welcome to Master Screenwriting with AI: Story & Character, a 27-part journey where you’ll turn raw ideas into cinematic masterpiece.
27 lessons covering story and character
For beginners and seasoned writers
Learn Hollywood screenwriting with AI
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Mastering the
Hero’s Journey Act 1
Every Great Protagonist Starts with a Lie!
Your protagonist’s Lie is the belief that holds them back the internal struggle that fuels their journey. In this lesson, we break down how to establish their Status Quo, define their internal conflict, and craft a First Plot Point that forces them into action.
How to define the Lie your protagonist believes and how it drives internal conflict
The role of the Ghost and Flaw in shaping character depth
How to establish a compelling Status Quo and weave in essential story beats
The Inciting Incident and how it forces your protagonist to act
Understanding Act 2A: Trials, Flaws, and First Pinch Points
Build Epic
Characters with AI
Make Your Cast Unforgettable!
In this lesson, we dive into crafting killer characters protagonists, antagonists, mentors, and more using Saga’s Character Tab. From The Matrix’s Morpheus to Frozen’s sneaky Hans, learn to shape wants, flaws, and arcs that drive your story. With Saga’s AI, generate names, motivations, and quirks fast bye-bye writer’s block!
Define Roles: Heroes, Foes, Allies
Craft Wants, Needs, Lies, & Ghosts
Pick Arcs (Positive, Corruption, etc.)
Add Depth with Saga’s AI Suggestions
Bring Moana-Style Stakes to Life
Outline Your Story
Fast with Plot Tips
Turn Ideas into Screenplays!
In this lesson, we transform your spark of an idea into a killer outline using Saga’s Plot Tab. Craft a pro logline (e.g., “A woman battles ghosts in her haunted hotel”) , pick genres, and build worlds all with AI-powered prompts ! From The Matrix -style twists to subplots, Saga beats writer’s block and speeds up your process.
Nail Loglines with Premise & Stakes
Generate Titles & Themes with Saga
Pick Story Types (Road Story, Monster, etc.)
Mix Genres for Unique Vibes
Flesh Out Plots & B-Stories Fast
Unlock Your
Story's Theme
Find the Heart of Your Screenplay!
In this lesson, we dive into theme the moral question or emotional core that powers your story. From The Hunger Games’ sacrifice to Frozen’s love vs. fear, see how themes like “Can we overcome the past?” shape unforgettable climaxes. With Saga’s Theme Generator, it’s easy input an idea, get options, and refine your logline fast. Craft a protagonist’s journey that truly resonates!
Define Themes as Moral Questions
Spot Emotional Cores in Inside Out, Frozen
Tie Theme to Act 3 Growth
Use Saga to Brainstorm Themes & Loglines
Create Endings That Hit Deep
Balance Appeal
and Depth
Write Hits That Win Hearts & Awards!
What makes a film a box office giant or an Oscar-winning masterpiece? In this lesson, we unpack the secrets behind Avengers: Endgame ($2.75B), Parasite, and more. Discover what hooks audiences franchise power, universal themes, visual spectacle and what earns critical acclaim : depth, innovation, and resonance. Learn how Saga’s AI analyzes trends, refines dialogue, and crafts twists to blend mass appeal with meaning. Because commercial success isn’t selling out—it’s connecting millions!
Franchise & Action Trends That Dominate
Humor & Relatability in Inside Out 2, Barbie
Depth in Oppenheimer, Everything Everywhere
Saga’s Tools for Structure & Innovation
Universal Stories with Authentic Soul
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Story Structure Basics
Epic Character Creation
Killer Dialogue Tips
Pacing That Grips
Saga’s AI Magic
