What we’re about
skillca.mp is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization providing free and low-cost skills training, reskilling, and business development education globally, focusing on underserved communities. Enroll in a class, volunteer or donate at https://skillca.mp
Most of our classes and workshops are free and open to everyone. Become a supporting member to participate in our intensive bootcamp courses and labs with guidance from instructors and experienced professionals. If you would like to participate in the bootcamps and labs, but cannot afford the monthly fee, you can also apply for a tuition waiver.
scriptca.mp: Welcome beginning and experienced screenwriters! We host regular screenwriting bootcamps, classes, script coverage and career coaching from professional, repped screenwriter Conor Kyle. Each week there are a few live & virtual classes, workshops, Q&As and intensive 6- to 8-week bootcamp courses that take you from idea to first draft, to polished feature screenplay or TV pilot.
Website: https://scriptcamp.net
ScriptCamp classes are taught live on Discord at: https://discord.gg/Qy3E35DZna
WordCamp: Welcome beginning and experienced writers! We are a writing community focused on helping you take your concept from idea to first draft to polished script. We cover novels, Join the 12-week NaNoWriMo Novel Bootcamp
WordCamp classes are taught live on Discord at: https://discord.gg/yJBPRqUpN5
FilmCamp: Welcome beginning and experienced filmmakers. We are a filmmaking community focused on helping you take your concept from idea to production to final edit. Join our cinematography, directing, producing and post-production classes!
FilmCamp classes are taught live on Discord at: https://discord.gg/Bw2TjmSFux
ToonCamp: Welcome beginning and experienced animators. We are an animation community focused on helping you take your concept from idea to storyboards to production and final edit. Join our free 12-week Animation Lab!
ToonCamp classes are taught live on Discord at: https://discord.gg/jpmsjkVYe8
CreatorCamp: Welcome beginning and experienced creators and influencers! We are a creator community focused on helping you develop your content creation and influencer business! Join our free Home Studio Lighting class!
CreatorCamp classes are taught live on Discord at: https://discord.gg/eVGGAs3Vc9
***About the Instructors: ***
Conor Kyle has written for Shudder's Creepshow (2019) and placed twice in the Nicholl Fellowship with his scripts “Peter and the Wolves” (quarterfinals, also Launchpad top 10) and The Tube (semifinals). His screenplays have also been featured on the annual Hit List, Young & Hungry List, Spec Book, and on Tracking Board’s “Best Writers of the Year” booklet. He writes everything from stage musicals to Westerns to horror movies. Watch Conor's previous classes on Twitter, YouTube and Twitch
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Writers & Filmmakers Mixer @ Laurel Tavern (FREE) | FilmCamp ScriptCamp WordCampLaurel Tavern, Studio City, CA
Join FilmCamp, ScriptCamp and WordCamp for our monthly Writers & Filmmakers Mixer at the Laurel Tavern in Studio City! Connect with your fellow filmmakers, screenwriters, authors, actors and other industry professionals.
If you can, please donate to support our community members impacted by the wildfires.
Red Cross wildfire disaster relief: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/wildfire-relief.html
LA Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: https://spcala.com/
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation: https://supportlafd.org/
World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
- Sci-Fi Writers Group (FREE) | WordCamp | ScriptCampLink visible for attendees
Enter the live meeting room here: https://discord.gg/wn7TEmQBvB
Welcome to Sci-Fi Writers Group! Bring your sci-fi novels, short stories and screenplays for workshopping, or join for some fun writing exercises and discussion about science fiction writing techniques! All meetings are free to attend. Open to beginners and experienced screenwriters and authors.
How to share your work:
If you have something you'd like the group to read before we meet and discuss during the session, please post it ahead of time here in the #scifi-feedback channel on Discord.Contact @Luke on Discord if you have questions.
How to join?
- This group is free and everyone is welcome!
- Hit the RSVP button
- Then enter the live meeting room here: https://discord.gg/wn7TEmQBvB
- CodeCamp Developer Lab (FREE)Link visible for attendees
Enter the live meeting room here: https://discord.gg/562YD6mQTD
At our weekly lab, experienced software developer Joel Sprouse coaches and guides you on your journey through completing the intensive freeCodeCamp Full Stack Developer curriculum. As you complete this program for certifications in responsive web design, JavaScript, front-end development, data science, relational databases, and back-end development, you'll learn to build full-stack applications using Node.js, React, SQL, and more. Also gain hands-on experience with important tools including Git, Bootstrap, and APIs and JSON.
We'll be working our way through the first 5 courses on this page https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/
- Friday Night Script Swap (Free Screenwriting Meetup) | ScriptCampLink visible for attendees
Enter the live meeting room here: https://discord.gg/jADCuWawBk
Need feedback on your screenplay? Bring it to the Swap!
How does it work?- Use this form to submit your screenplay to the Swap: https://forms.gle/hZavn3W7p7PF5C5QA
- Then join the voice channel on Friday: https://discord.gg/jADCuWawBk
- During this session, you will be matched up with other writers to swap critiques.
- If you want feedback on your script, you will need to read at least one other script. We will try to match everyone with scripts of a similar genre and page length.
- You have one week to read the other person's script.
- Use this form to give your feedback: https://forms.gle/a32TDDVb2sgWoTrEA
- At the next week's swap session, we meet to discuss everyone's scripts in greater detail and help the writer workshop problems.
Remember, to participate and receive critiques, you must attend the entire session on Discord and be willing to swap critiques with others.
Feedback Tips:
- Start with the Positive: Begin by highlighting what is genuinely working well in the script. Also consider where this writer is on their journey. Have you noticed improvement compared to their previous scripts?
- Be Specific: Use specific examples from the script to illustrate your points.
- Priorities: What are the most critical suggestions you can share? Concentrate more on the storytelling, characters, and scenework rather than nitpicking minor details. If this is a complete feature or TV pilot, help the writer understand any big structure problems making their story less coherent.
- Characters & Dialogue: Who was driving the story? Did you root for them? Were their scene goals and obstacles clear? Did the dialogue sound distinct for each character and reveal their personality?
- Series Format: For pilots, is there an audience for this show concept? Did you get a sense of what it would be like to watch a typical episode of this show?
- Genre & Tone: Does this script meet the expectations of its intended audience? Does it live up to the premise? Do descriptions and dialogue evoke the right genre-specific mood? Consider how fans of the writer’s genre or comps will respond, even if you are not a fan of this genre.
- Be Considerate: Understand that the writer may be emotionally attached to their work. An empathetic choice of words can help writers process your advice more easily.
FAQ:
Q: I don’t have a script ready yet. Is it okay if I just join to listen and learn?
A: Absolutely, everyone is welcome to join.
Q: I’m worried that my script sucks, should I still bring it?
A: This is a process. Nobody will be perfect. We’re here to support you, which means pointing out the parts that are awesome and providing honest feedback for improvement.
Q: My script is not in standard screenwriting format.
A: Please re-type your using screenwriting software before uploading it to the google form. If it is not in standard screenplay format, it’s difficult for readers to provide helpful feedback on the pacing and many other aspects of your script. Some free screenwriting software options:- Arc Studio Pro (no watermark, max 2 scripts) https://www.arcstudiopro.com/?utm_source=scriptcamp&utm_medium=scriptcamp&utm_campaign=scriptcamp
- Writer Duet free version (no watermark, max 3 projects, unlimited scripts) https://www.writerduet.com/script/
- Writer Solo (separate software made by Writer Duet, no watermark, unlimited scripts) https://writersolo.com/
- Fade In Free version (small watermark, unlimited scripts) https://www.fadeinpro.com/page.pl?content=download
- Kit Scenarist (no watermark, unlimited scripts) https://kitscenarist.ru/en/index.html
- Highland 2 free version (watermark / mac only, unlimited scripts) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/highland-2/id1171820258?ls=1&mt=12
- Drama Queen (unlimited scripts) https://dramaqueen.info/dramaqueen-free-lifetime-en/?lang=en
- Trelby (no watermark, unlimited scripts) https://www.trelby.org/download/
- Scripto (no watermark, unlimited scripts, max 3 collaborators) https://www.scripto.live/
- Prewrite (no watermark, max 1 script) https://prewrite.com/
