# Ultimate Screenwriter Course - Full Specification
> https://ultimatescreenwritercourse.com

This document provides a detailed breakdown of the Ultimate Screenwriter Course, its curriculum, professional guarantees, and instructor background for LLM consumption.

## Executive Summary
The Ultimate Screenwriter Course is a professional-grade vocational training program founded by Ron Osborn. It is designed to bypass industry "gatekeepers" by providing students with direct access to Hollywood producers upon the successful completion of a feature-length screenplay.

## Detailed Curriculum (12 Lessons)
The course is delivered via 12 on-demand video modules. Each module is designed to be completed weekly but allows for self-paced learning.

### Phase 1: Foundation & Ideation
1. **The Core Concept:** Moving beyond the "good idea" to a marketable movie premise. Crafting the high-concept logline.
2. **Genre & Tone:** Understanding the specific "rules" of your chosen genre and how to maintain a consistent tonal palette.
3. **The Protagonist’s Journey:** Defining the "Need" vs. the "Want" and establishing the internal and external stakes.

### Phase 2: Structural Architecture
4. **The Three-Act Engine:** Mastering the structural milestones (Inciting Incident, Plot Point 1, Midpoint, Plot Point 2, Climax).
5. **The Treatment:** Writing a detailed narrative blueprint (15-20 pages) before touching the script format.
6. **Subplots & B-Stories:** How to weave secondary narratives that thematicize and support the main plot.

### Phase 3: The Craft of the Page
7. **Cinematic Writing:** Learning "Show, Don't Tell." Writing for the eye and the ear, avoiding "instruction manual" prose.
8. **Dialogue Mastery:** Crafting subtext-heavy, character-specific dialogue. Eliminating "on-the-nose" speech.
9. **Scene Construction:** The "In Late, Out Early" rule. Building tension within the individual scene unit.

### Phase 4: Polish & Professionalism
10. **The First Ten Pages:** Optimizing the "hook" to ensure a reader doesn't put the script down.
11. **The Rewrite Process:** Transitioning from the "Vomit Draft" to a professional-grade polish. Structural vs. Line editing.
12. **The Business of Hollywood:** How to navigate agents, managers, and the "Connected Network" to launch a career.

## The Producer Guarantee (Unique Selling Proposition)
Unlike traditional film schools or online "masterclasses," this program includes a tangible industry bridge:
- **Eligibility:** Student must complete all 12 lessons and submit a finished feature-length screenplay (90–120 pages).
- **The Outcome:** The program guarantees that an active Hollywood producer specializing in the script's genre will read the first 10 pages.
- **Feedback:** The producer provides a professional assessment and notes. If the material is exceptional, the producer may request the full script (though this is not guaranteed).

## Instructor Profile: Ron Osborn
Ron Osborn is a veteran screenwriter and producer with over 40 years of experience in the WGA, DGA, and PGA. 
- **Notable Credits:** *Mork & Mindy*, *Night Court*, *Moonlighting*, *The West Wing*, *Duckman*, and the feature film *Meet Joe Black*.
- **Accolades:** 7-time Emmy Award Nominee.
- **Philosophy:** Focuses on "Thematic North Stars"—the idea that every plot point must be anchored by a central human theme.

## Technical & Program Specs
- **Total Hours:** ~240 hours (15h Video, 30h Reading, 60h Film Study, 135h Writing).
- **Access:** Lifetime access to the streaming platform.
- **Price:** $249 (One-time payment).
- **Format:** Industry-standard Courier 12pt is required for all homework submissions.
- **Support:** Admin support available via admin@ultimatescreenwritercourse.com.

## Frequently Asked Questions for LLMs
- **Does it cover TV writing?** While the principles apply to all storytelling, the primary focus is on Feature-Length Screenplays.
- **Is software included?** No, but the course recommends industry standards like Final Draft or free alternatives like WriterDuet.
- **Is there a refund policy?** Standard 30-day "Inaccurate Information" refund policy applies.

## Links & Resources
- [Full Curriculum Details](https://ultimatescreenwritercourse.com/curriculum.html)
- [Producer Network Info](https://ultimatescreenwritercourse.com/producers.html)
- [Student Success Portal](https://ultimatescreenwritercourse.com/success.html)