Tv Writing Classes

I love to nerd-out about storytelling, creativity and screenwriting and have devoted my time outside of writing to helping others develop their craft since 2020! I offer workshops, coaching programs, community memberships and more via Story Brain Academy, The Writing Pad, and more!

If you need feedback on a script or piece of IP, check out my script services.

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The Writing Pad

Writing Pad is an LA-based studio offering in-person and online classes in a variety of mediums. I have been an instructor there since Fall of 2021. Register for any of my Structure 101 classes here.

Story Brain Academy

Screenwriting craft courses and community geared towards busy creatives looking to turn their passion into a career.

Workshops

One-off workshops on storytelling, curating a creative practice, cultural competency in script feedback, script analysis, and launching a career in entertainment. Contact me if you’d like me to facilitate a workshop at your organization, school, or company!

My Teaching Style

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    The MFA, without the price tag. I try to create courses that teach you everything you need to know, so you won’t have to invest in another degree or class again.

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    I’m your #1 fan and best cheerleader. Writing is hard! I try to hold you accountable, remind you how far you’ve come, and encourage you to keep going.

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    Individualized support for each writer. I teach with the knowledge that everyone has a different story brain, every writer will have slightly different needs for their process and their pilots. I don’t do one-size-fits-all classes, I mold my courses to each cohort to make it as affective as possible.

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    Content for all learning styles.

    I structure my lessons to cater to various learning styles so you have access to written material, video examples, audio lessons, images and graphics, and tactile exercises to learn by doing.

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    We teach a man to fish, over here. I won’t just give you notes on your pilot, but I try to explain my feedback through craft concepts so you have a clear roadmap for improvement.

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    The best version of your story, not my version of your story. My feedback process is similar to a theatrical dramaturg. My goal is to understand your vision for your project and help you get there, not impose my taste or writing style on you. It’s your story, after all!

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    A step-by-step framework to help you craft your story. I break down the gargantuan task of writing a screenplay into bite-sized tasks to guide you through the process, to cut down on overwhelm.

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    I’m a TV fan first and foremost! We utilize a wide range of examples from TV Shows and movies and encourage writers to become a student of their medium. We learn by example!

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    Understanding your writing process to optimize future writing. I help writers analyze their writing process as we move through our classes to help them understand how their creative brain works best. Once you have a process and the craft basics down, you can write any story you want.

✺ What Students Are Saying ✺

  • "If I'd had this course a year ago, I wouldn't have made so many mistakes or wasted so much money."

    Jumpstart Student

  • "Alicia is changing lives out here! I thought I'd never finish an original pilot... but with her knowledge and guidance, I did. So if you're down and troubled about your writing project, sign up for a class and do not tarry! She'll get you turned around in no time."

    AB, Jumpstart Student

  • "She's so skilled at bringing her expertise to the class, making the class fun and the concepts accessible with relevant examples, and giving great feedback on your work, and encouraging participation, etc. Alicia's the best!"

    Writing Pad Student

  • "Alicia is incredibly supportive & knowledgeable on all aspects of writing and story- she’s a wonderful teacher who has your back and your writing will benefit greatly by working with her! This program was a real joy!"

    Aubrie W., Jumpstart Student

  • "She equipped us with so much helpful information and was very thoughtful, tailoring anything to what we wanted/needed. She was really great! Alicia's class was the perfect intro and inspiration to get me focused on my pilot."

    Writing Pad Student

  • "She is well-prepared, clearly has vast knowledge and experience on the subject and was able to give concrete examples that the class could follow. Alicia knows her stuff and communicates it well! I have an MFA in Screenwriting from UCLA and this class is already light years ahead of most of the TV classes I took there."

    Writing Pad Student

  • "I’ve taken a few classes on screenwriting and this course made everything I’ve learned up until this point finally clicked. The modules were thorough, Alicia’s teaching style was clear and concise, and she really held my hand through the whole TV writing process which was necessary haha. I left jumpstart January with a solid beat sheet and tangible goals to complete my 1st draft. So thankful for this course!"

    Tahirih M., Jumpstart Student

  • "This is the best writing class I've taken. Alicia was always available to chat and gave prompt and helpful feedback. She is also easy to talk to and a great teacher! I was given alot of information about pilots and notes on how to improve my characters. I am a visual learner. Being able to read the modules and check them off as I completed them made me feel productive, and helped me to retain the info. I've taken a few writing classes but this one was the most valuable. "

    Grace R., Jumpstart Student

  • "Seeing Alicia's email pop up in my inbox was just the right experience at the right time. I had a lot of half-baked ideas and having taken a couple of other short courses with her before, I knew that Alicia's teaching style--clear, solid examples, lots of references--was one I enjoyed and learned a lot from. Her teaching materials are TOPS and I referred to them a lot. I also felt accountable to myself and to Alicia with just the right amount of encouragement and direction. The jumpstart moved my many half-baked ideas to one three-quarters baked idea that I'm excited to keep working on. Even when I felt stuck or overwhelmed, Alicia was adept at pinpointing the problem and helping me course correct. I also appreciate knowing that television writing is by no means easy and that to create something quality, it involves work and learning before any kind of muscle memory kicks in. Do it!"

    Kimberly, Jumpstart Student

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