Screenwriting with Aaron Sorkin

Aaron Sorkin’s MasterClass offers a deep dive into the art and craft of writing for film and television. Drawing from his award-winning career, Sorkin reveals the principles behind compelling stories, memorable characters and razor-sharp dialogue, guiding students step by step from concept to finished script.

Lo que aprenderás

  • How to build every scene around intention and obstacle to generate compelling drama.
  • Techniques for testing story ideas and choosing between film or television as the medium.
  • How to develop complex characters using proven frameworks and real case studies.
  • Effective research methods and how to integrate factual information without disrupting your story.
  • Ways to engage audiences and keep them invested in your narrative from start to finish.
  • Structuring scenes for momentum and ensuring each one advances the story toward a conclusion.
  • Writing dialogue with rhythm and cadence that captivates audiences as if your words were music.
  • The importance of rewriting: strategies for refining your script, embracing feedback, and elevating your work.
  • Insights into pitching your script, collaborating with directors and actors, and understanding screenwriting business essentials.

Docente/Instructor

Aaron Sorkin
Aaron Sorkin
Award-Winning Screenwriting Visionary
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Docente/Instructor

Aaron Sorkin
Aaron Sorkin
Award-Winning Screenwriting Visionary

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COURSE CONTENTS
The course includes 33 on-demand video lessons covering introduction, intention & obstacle, story ideas, character development, research, audience engagement, rules of story, film story arc, writing habits, multiple case-studies (including The West Wing and The Social Network), scene writing, dialogue techniques, rewrites, writer-room workshops, pitching and closing thoughts.

  • Introduction
  • Intention & Obstacle
  • Story Ideas
  • Developing Characters – Part 1
  • Research
  • Incorporating Research
  • The Audience
  • Rules of Story
  • Film Story Arc
  • Writing Habits
  • The West Wing Writers’ Room: Part 1
  • The West Wing Writers’ Room: Part 2
  • The West Wing Writers’ Room: Part 3
  • Writing Scenes: Part 1
  • Writing Scenes: Part 2
  • Scene Case Study: Steve Jobs
  • Writing Captivating Dialogue
  • Dialogue Case Study: The West Wing
  • Rewrites: First Draft
  • Group Workshop: Untitled by JJ Braider
  • Group Workshop: The Merc by Evelyn Yves
  • Group Workshop: From Here to Alli by Corey Wright
  • Developing Characters – Part 2
  • The West Wing Writers’ Room: Part 4
  • The West Wing Writers’ Room: Part 5
  • The West Wing Writers’ Room: Part 6
  • The West Wing Writers’ Room: Part 7
  • The West Wing Writers’ Room: Part 8
  • Scene Case Study: The West Wing
  • Group Workshop – Chronic by Roland Zaleski
  • Group Workshop – E is for Edie by Jeanie Bergen
  • Group Workshop – Aaron Pitches Mission to Mars
  • Group Workshop – Pitch Session

Detalles adicionales del curso

This on-demand MasterClass gives you full, self-paced access to Aaron Sorkin’s complete screenwriting methodology, taught through real examples from his award-winning career in film, television, and theater. Through video lessons, Sorkin breaks down his signature approach to storytelling, character construction, and dramatic tension, revealing the tools he uses to craft some of the most iconic scripts in modern entertainment.

Across the course, you will see how Sorkin builds a story from a single idea, tests it for strength, develops characters with intention and conflict, and shapes each scene to push the narrative forward. He walks you through his writing habits, his research process, his philosophy on dialogue, and his rules for keeping an audience fully engaged from page one to the final moment.

The course also guides you through the professional side of screenwriting. You will learn how to pitch your work, collaborate with directors and actors, interpret notes, and navigate the realities of the industry. Designed to be practical, accessible, and deeply instructive, this MasterClass equips you with the mindset and structure needed to elevate any script—whether you’re writing for film, television, or digital platforms.

At the end of the program, you’ll receive a completion certificate and retain lifetime access to all lessons, allowing you to revisit Sorkin’s techniques whenever you need creative clarity or a fresh spark for your next project.