Online Basic Training
Do you have 10 hours per week to write?
Now you can start writing as soon as you enlist
and complete a first draft of your next project!
Writers Boot Camp has been empowering writers and professionals in the entertainment industry since 1989 with classes taught in many major cities. Now the same coursework that has launched so many professional careers is available regardless of geographic location.
A Unique Online Experience. The Online Basic Training (OBT) course is an adaptation of our renowned Basic Training first-draft course taught in our Los Angeles and New York City classrooms. Beyond receiving creative materials every week, you'll also have access to live Office Hours (via phone) with a dedicated instructor, a comprehensive script conference with a member of our creative staff, and connectivity to the worldwide Writers Boot Camp community to make the experience personal.
Email access provides personal answers to your questions regarding material and assignments. OBT's website "dashboard" lets you submit and manage your work online. The Roll Call feature allows you to manage and schedule your writing sessions to ensure you are effectively utilizing your creative time.
Top Instructors. The instructors of Writers Boot Camp's online courses are the same writers who teach in Los Angeles and New York City. Each has been trained by Jeffrey Gordon, founder of Writers Boot Camp. We maintain a favorable writer-to-instructor ratio, ensuring you personal attention and ample opportunities for instructor interaction.
Online Basic Training is only $795. Following the same syllabus as in-person Basic Training classes, your script deadline is seven weeks from the release date of your first session of materials. Due to the labor involved in creative support, we are not able to provide many discounts. However, we do have an administrative special $100 off if you enlist within 48 hours of your first contact with us, or six months in advance of starting your class. Also, if you enlist at the same time as a friend or writing partner, each writer is granted $50 off.
Even without the inspirational coursework, unique creative materials and professional tools, individual instructor support, online portfolio of utilities, evaluation and conference on your script, isn't it worth it to complete your first draft quickly, if that's all you were to accomplish? Of course, OBT is not a prerequisite for our Online Professional Membership (OPM), which teaches you a full development and empowered rewriting process. Either way, you can get started as soon as you have 10 hours available for writing and for the same cost.
Next Steps. For more information please call 800/800-1733 or submit an Eligibility Questionnaire.