Frequently Asked Questions
A fresh screenwriter can secure $250,000 USD for a feature script on Netflix, plus residuals. However, the actual payout depends on factors like if it's for film or TV, who is buying (major studio vs. indie), and the budget.
Here is a rough ballpark in USD:
- Micro-budget (under $250k): $5,000 - $10,000
- Low-budget ($250k - $1M): $10,000 - $40,000
- Mid-budget indie ($1M - $5M): $45,000 - $100,000
- Major studio (WGA): Minimum of $250,000 USD plus residuals
More credits make it easier to charge higher rates. WGA members can also stack cash from rewrites and backend deals.
It is a solid investment in your future, but it's not a "sure thing" or instant gratification. It's not for people who need rent money by Friday. It takes a minute to pen your first script, but some of our grads have sold their very first one.
It is "future-proof" because AI can't handle original, creative vibes.
Key perks include:
- You work on your own time.
- You can do it at any age, from anywhere.
- It's all about original thinking.
- It requires commitment, meaning most of the "competition" will eventually flake.
- Top-tier writers have strong union protection (WGA) that will keep AI in check.
Major studio sales also include a stream of residual payments.
Absolutely. TV is massive right now, and the writer is often more important in TV than in features. In TV, showrunners come up through the writing ranks, and turning out weekly content—as opposed to waiting years for a film to wrap—is incredibly exhilarating. The writers and actors become a squad that just falls into a rhythm.
Usually, you don't want to be on a "blacklist," but this is the exception. The Black List is an annual list where Hollywood development execs vote on the best unsold scripts they read that year.
Making this list means agents and managers will be blowing up your phone. These scripts are seen as unique, special, and compelling.
Our course guarantee gets your screenplay in front of a real Hollywood producer who might remember it when it’s time to vote for the Black List.
It is a deep-dive 12-lesson video masterclass taught by 8-time Emmy-nominated Hollywood veteran Ron Osborn. It covers the art, craft, and business of screenwriting, from fundamentals to the gritty realities of the industry.
Everyone obsessed with story. This includes:
- **Beginners** wanting pro fundamentals from a working vet.
- **Intermediate writers** who are stuck on structure.
- **Advanced writers** needing to deepen their skill and get access.
- **Producers & Directors** diagnosing story flaws at a structural level.
- **Actors** understanding character as archetype.
- **Content Creators** mastering narrative for their channels.
- **Film Lovers** transforming their movie-going experience.
The "Guarantee of Access". We are the first to guarantee that if you finish the course and send your script within a year, at least the first ten pages will be read by a legit Hollywood producer. You get detailed notes within 45 days—it's direct access, not a contest.
Ron is an 8-time Emmy-nominated screenwriter and producer with 40+ years in the game. His credits include legendary shows like 'Moonlighting,' 'Mork & Mindy,' and 'The West Wing'. He has worked with Paramount and Netflix and has taught for 35 years.
You can get in for a one-time payment of $249 USD (limited time markdown from $899).
You get the complete 12-lesson course (240 total hours of learning), 30 days free in our Ultimate Screenwriter Community, and the "Guarantee of Access" to a producer.
This is our core promise. If you finish every lesson and your best script within a year of buying the course, a real Hollywood producer will read at least your first ten pages and give you detailed feedback within 45 days.
There are 12 main videos, each around 45 minutes long.
It is a 240-hour immersive experience. This includes 15 video hours from Ron, 30 hours of reading, 60 hours of viewing assignments, 15 hours of homework, and 120 hours of actually writing your screenplay. We strongly suggest you spend even more time rewriting—you're getting a massive chance to bypass gatekeepers with a real producer read. We also offer private mentor consulting from established pros for a reasonable fee if you want extra help before submitting.
Hard no. Ron teaches foundational principles of myth and archetype, not just plot mechanics—it's the 'deep grammar' of story. We focus on the business side and getting you in front of a producer who can actually greenlight a project.
That's why we're here. We provide the plug. The "Guarantee of Access" lets you walk past the gatekeepers so your work gets read by people who matter.
AI can't write *your* story. It can't feel or draw from unique experiences. Hollywood needs storytellers. This course teaches the human element that AI will never be able to touch.
Twelve high-quality video lectures from Ron, plus reading, viewing, and writing assignments.
Yes. You get detailed producer notes on your first ten pages. Our community also offers feedback from other pros.
It is our private squad for students. It features professional tips, weekly live sessions, and industry updates. You get a free month with the course.
Just an internet connection for the videos. You'll eventually want screenwriting software like Final Draft or Celtx, but you can start with any word processor since Lesson 12 covers formatting.
This course is perfect for you. It will help you understand *why* it might not be hitting and give you the tools to fix it at a structural level. Then you can submit your polished ten pages for the guarantee.
You have lifetime access to the materials. To use the Producer Read guarantee, you must submit within one year of buying the course.
Yes, we have professional mentoring packages. You have to take the course first so you're speaking the same language.
Lesson 4 deep-dives into this—Setup, Confrontation, and Resolution. Ron teaches it as a guide for emotional beats, not a rigid cage.
Lesson 7 is all about it—defining entrances and building characters using physiology, psychology, and sociology.
The narrative needs are the same. Ron teaches that "Comedy is Tragedy plus Time"—the more serious the subject, the bigger the comedic potential.
Because no one wants to read your script. Bad formatting and typos scream "amateur" to gatekeepers and give them an excuse to say "no". Formatting is your first sign of being a pro.
Lesson 11 covers this—a premise you can explain in one sentence that has an automatic "hook". The concept is the star, making it easy to market.
This course is about *thinking* and understanding story. Writing gets easier with practice, and this gives you the foundation to practice effectively.