: Re: Screenwriting courses online - Worth the money or not? I'm looking into taking a screenwriting course online, either from UCLA or NYU or NYFA... If anyone has taken any of these, please answer

I found the novel UCLA classes extremely helpful. The "educational" genre and general technique classes were somewhat useful, but the "core" classes (Novel I - IV) were what really made it worth it. The amount and quality of the feedback was fantastic, as was seeing the work of others critiqued.

I would recommend them if and only if you have the time to commit to writing and critiquing every week, and consider taking only those core classes.

Also, check out their key textbooks: Cut to the Chase (written by UCLA for film) and Inside the Room (written by UCLA for TV).

Many classes discuss Save the Cat (I hate it because people apply it as a strict formula, but it's worth reading). The Scene Book is big in their novel program.

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