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Regent’s University

16:00 21st Century Structure: Your Screenplay’s Path to “Yes” in 2025

A masterclass on leveraging Save the Cat’s story beats and modern structural techniques to enhance screenplay marketability in 2025.

Date: March 29th
Time: 16:00

Room: Streamed online only

Transform your screenplay’s quality and appeal for agents and executives by perfecting its structure. Join celebrated screenwriter and Beat Sheet Superstar Shari Simpson (“1% Better,” Netflix’s “Godwinks”) as she reveals how Save the Cat’s story beats (and beyond!) can be your secret weapon in today’s competitive landscape.

With streaming platforms reshaping content acquisition and AI tools impacting script development, strong structure has become more crucial than ever for breaking through. Simpson draws from her success with Disney Channel, Hallmark, and Netflix to demonstrate how well-structured scripts catch – and keep – the attention of agents and executives.

You’ll discover:

  • How to create compelling character arcs
  • Practical techniques to strengthen your script’s marketability
  • Strategic approaches to positioning your screenplay for maximum impact

Speakers In This Session

Perfect for: Emerging screenwriters serious about breaking into the industry, established writers looking to sharpen their structural toolkit, and anyone ready to elevate their storytelling craft.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a master storyteller whose structured approach has led to multiple produced projects across major platforms.