Class Date:
Thursdays, October 2nd, 9th, 23rd, and 30th, November 6th and 13th..
Class Time:
4- 5:30 P.M.
Class Size:
8-10
Age Group:
5th-8th Graders
Location:
PoWeR! Book Bags studio, 13606 S W Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City.
Ready to take your screenwriting to the next level? In Part II, we’ll roll up our sleeves and dive deeper into creating awesome stories for the screen. You’ll get to work on your own scripts and outlines, shaping characters with real goals, flaws, and compelling arcs.
We’ll break down scene structure so you know exactly how to keep your audience glued to the story. Never took Part I? No problem—we’ll do quick recaps so you can catch up and join the fun.
We’ll also tackle some big, juicy questions: Why do we love certain movies? Why do some scenes make us laugh, cry, or cheer—and others make us yawn? What makes a great comedy or a gripping drama?
There will be dedicated writing time (so you can actually get words on the page) and one-on-one feedback from your instructor to help your story shine. By the end, you’ll know how to spot what’s working, fix what’s not, and make your script the kind of story people can’t stop talking about.
All enrolled students will have the opportunity to publish work in the 2026 issue of the National Writers Series’ literary journal.
Chris Loud has several years of experience as a writer and producer for TV, film, and documentaries. In the narrative feature film world, Chris has helped produce films like the 2025 official Sundance selection Sunfish (& Other Stories on Green Lake), as well as Quicksand, a multi-award-winning independent film that now airs on Amazon. Chris was also a consultant and associate producer on the award-winning short film, Created Sleep Transmissions. In TV, Chris has written and produced for the travel TV shows Third Coast, Coolest Places on Earth, State to State, and Great Escapes, as well as the true crime series Forensic Justice. Chris also writes and helps produce many of the short films created for The Boardman Review, and serves as the executive editor for the print publication.
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