Writing Compelling Characters: Protagonist vs. Antagonist
ProPath ScreenwritingIn this free ProPath AMA, Tim and Linda break down how to create compelling and engaging protagonists and antagonists.
In this free ProPath AMA, Tim and Linda break down how to create compelling and engaging protagonists and antagonists.
In our 10-week online workshop, Erin Rodman, writer of the Hallmark Channel’s Nantucket Noel, will guide you from concept to first draft of your romance idea to help make it the most attractive script amongst the hundreds of enchanting submissions all vying for a “meet-cute” with its soulmate–the producer. Erin’s next class begins on Wednesday,…
So you’ve written a great script. Now what? To be successful, you have to be adept at much more than simply writing. We all want to see our stories move from page to screen, but an effective pitch is often a necessary precursor. Screenwriting is a business; successful writers need the skills to present themselves,…
From Hallmark to streamers to the theater, romcoms are everywhere! Join us for an exclusive chat with working RomCom writers Zac Hug, Erin Rodman, and Samantha Herman! These current Hallmark, CBS, and Lifetime writers will share their personal journeys toward success in Hollywood and give their insider views on the state of RomComs across all…
Are you ready to take your romcom to the next level? Prolific Hallmark writer Zac Hug can help! This workshop has been formulated to help writers take that last crucial step in breaking into professional romcom writing. To join this class, you must have written 3+ scripts (including rewrites), with preferably at least one being…
Creating a memorable character is more than just writing a physical description and supplying an ever-changing wardrobe. Learn how to build compelling, memorable characters from the inside out that audiences will relate to and root for. Join us on Saturday, May 20th, from 10-11:30 am PST, and learn how to take your characters to the…
Having trouble with a scene? Want fresh eyes on your hook? You're in luck! Send in a 2-3 page scene, and on Saturday, June 17th, from 10-11:30 am PST, Tim and Linda will choose several scenes to discuss and offer suggestions on. To be considered, entries must be submitted in PDF form to [email protected] by…
The Hallmark Channel. Lifetime. Streamers. Theaters. In all these spaces, RomComs are in high demand! Join us on July 29 for (another) exclusive live Zoom chat with working RomCom writers Zac Hug, Erin Rodman, and Samantha Herman! These very busy writers will share their personal journeys toward success in Hollywood and give their insider views…
The core of your protagonist’s emotional journey, TRANSFORMATIONAL ARCS are an essential part of every great film or tv script. Join us for a live, interactive deep dive Saturday August 26 from 10-11:30am PST. Tim and Linda will take you through the key elements of transformational arcs and will answer any and all questions you…
HERO/ANTI-HERO: It's all the same thing. Movies and TV shows are about larger than life characters! Heroes that are heroic. Villains that are villainous. Join Linda and Tim on Saturday, September 30 from 10 am - 11:30 am PST for an enlightening free interactive webinar about crafting dynamic characters. Characters that carry your story and…
Holiday All Day Seminar! Start the holiday season off in true Hallmark fashion: halfway through October! Hallmark writers Zac Hug and Erin Rodman have joined forces to cover six-hours of the basics you’ll need to write a compelling and charming Christmas romcom. Taught entirely on Zoom, we’ll start the day with a discussion of how…
Join ProPath Screenwriting Saturday, October 28 at 10 am PST for "The Power of Subplots: Enhancing Cinematic Narratives," a free 90-minute live and interactive webinar that takes you on an immersive journey into the world of subplots in movies and TV. Join Tim and Linda as they explore the art of crafting compelling secondary storylines…