Hosted by Spencer Robinson, a Literary & Talent Manager with over 20 Years of Experience

Get a downloadable character, location & action line description checklist to use on your script + the pilot scripts of MAD MEN and NEW GIRL

Many screenwriters only focus on dialogue when they think of writing their screenplay. While dialogue is certainly a critical component of your script, it’s not the only part of your work that you need to deliver at the highest level. Be great at description writing and you instantly stand out amongst a sea of scripts read by development executives, producers, agents and managers. 

Your descriptions should be formatted properly and written succinctly and with your personal flair that convey your message in a tone that is consistent with your story. And whether you realize it or not, descriptions comprise of everything from location headings, character briefs, action lines, transitions, and act breaks. This is a perfect place to make your words jump off the page to the person reading. 

So, how much detail should you include when describing your characters? Is a transition needed between every scene? How much direction and camera work should you include in your writing?

All these questions and more will be answered by your host, Spencer Robinson in this exclusive Stage 32 Next Level webinar. Spencer is a literary and talent manager at Art/Work Entertainment whose clients have worked with top directors like Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, Clint Eastwood, Gore Verbinski and with major networks and streamers such as Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon, The CW, Cinemax, CBS, NBC, FX, Starz, Nickelodeon, EPIX, and TBS.

Spencer will discuss how to properly use descriptions to really make your script come alive. He will cover details that will help make your pieces stand out to agents, managers, and producers. He will screen share parts of scripts so you can see effective descriptions laid out, and he will leave you with downloads from two epic pilot scripts for you to study. You will leave with a new understanding of how to use several important tools of storytelling, and ultimately make your script a more smooth and exciting read.

PLUS! You will receive:

• A downloadable character, location & action line description checklist to use on your script
• MAD MEN pilot script
• NEW GIRL pilot script

Praise For Spencer's Webinar

"Spencer Robinson's "Writing Descriptions" webinar filled in a whole lot of blanks for me and shone a light on most of the newbie mistakes I have been making when writing/formatting my screenplays. A valuable lesson! Thank you Spencer, and Stage 32." -Margaret A.

"This webinar was very informative! Spencer Robinson presented the material clearly. He was also very generous with his knowledge about the business." -Carmen R.

Format

• Why is this important?
• What happens when the formatting is not correct?

Characters

• Using capitalization
• Writing Character Descriptions
• The importance of Specificity
• Potential pitfalls

Location

• How specific should you be?
• Effective World Building

Action Lines

• Understanding action in a Visual Medium
• Making sure your action lines fit the medium
• Camera: To direct or not to direct
• Using Capitalization
• Infusing your own personality

Transitions

• Using transitions successfully

Act Breaks

• How many acts should your script be?
• How and when to use Act Breaks
• Cable vs Streaming vs Broadcast

Bonus Writing Tips

• Crafting your A and B Stories
• The importance of properly driving story

Q&A with Spencer

All levels of filmmakers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to maximize their screenplay quality

All levels of writers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to maximize their screenplay quality

Producers with an interest in the art of writing efficient screenplays.

Actors who want to specialize in writing screenplays.