Intro to Screenwriting: 1-Hour Workshop for Beginners

Overview
Turn your ideas into scripts. Learn story structure, free tools, and your next step. No experience needed. Washington Heights, NYC.
UPTOWN NYC, YOUR STORY WON’T WRITE ITSELF!
Have you ever said:
– “I’ve been meaning to write something…”
– “I don’t know where to start.”
– “I have ideas but they live in my head.”
– “I’m scared I won’t finish.”
If any of these sound familiar, this workshop is for you.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
In just one hour, we’ll cover:
✓ A simple movie & TV structure (explained in plain language, no jargon)
✓ Free screenwriting tools you can download today (including WriterDuet)
✓ One small, doable next step to keep you moving forward
This isn’t a masterclass. It’s not overwhelming. It’s designed to help you START, and that’s the hardest part.
WHO THIS IS FOR
This workshop is perfect for:
– Absolute beginners with zero screenwriting experience
– People who have ideas but don’t know how to structure them
– Anyone who’s started writing but never finished
– Community members who want to tell their stories
You don’t need:
– Film school background
– Expensive software
– Previous writing experience
– Anything except yourself and an idea (even a tiny one)
WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH
By the end of this workshop, you’ll have:
– A clear understanding of how stories are structured
– Knowledge of free tools to start writing TODAY
– One concrete next step (no more staring at blank pages)
– Connection with other local writers taking the same journey
WHY THIS WORKSHOP EXISTS
Gross Anatomy Studios’ vision is to help build Uptown Manhattan into a hub for storytelling; film, TV, theater, and digital content.
This workshop is one small part of that mission: helping local people tell local stories and actually BEGIN.
Washington Heights has rich, beautiful, complex stories. Let’s get them out of our heads and onto the page.
ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Adrian Miranda is a filmmaker, theater maker, and founder of Gross Anatomy Studios, Inc. Based in Washington Heights, Adrian is dedicated to building Uptown Manhattan into a creative hub where local voices are amplified.
Adrian has produced theater, film, and community-driven storytelling projects throughout New York City, with a focus on accessible, beginner-friendly education.
Instagram: @grossanatomystudios
Website: adrianmiranda.com


