Writing the Historical Script That Sells

To write a successful period/historical script, a screenwriter must devote serious time to research in order to accurately portray the characters, events, and details that will make an audience truly believe they are being propelled back in time. Not sure where to start?

This carefully curated bundle can help! You’ll learn key techniques on how to embed history into your screenplay, how to conduct historical research, how to create original characters from certain time periods, how to envision historical events from a new perspective, create your own spin on a true story, and so much more! 

Secrets Of The Hit Mini-Series (Or Anthology) Show: Historical and Present (OnDemand Webinar) Do you want to write a FEUD, a TRUE DETECTIVE or ASSASSINATION OF GIANNI VERSACE? Discover the hidden structure of each episode, the overall 'arc' of the show over ALL episodes, and how to design it, and the powerful tools to create original characters (whether you're working from historical models or making it all up!)  ($39.99 value)

History in Action: Writing The Period Piece Script (OnDemand Webinar) This OnDemand webinar will cover the analytical tools to create a historical screenplay that is both accurate and compelling. Learn the process of writing within the limitations of a specific time period to the screenwriter’s advantage, and strategies for tackling the often arduous task of getting Hollywood interested in your period piece once your script is completed. ($39.99 value)

SHOWSTOPPER: Writing the Scene That Helps Sell Your Script (OnDemand Webinar) This OnDemand webinar will illustrate the process of rolling your characters, plot, dialogue, and action into one glorious, undeniable showstopper to get your work stuck in the heads of Hollywood buyers. ($39.99 value)

History .....The New 'IT' Genre (OnDemand Webinar) This OnDemand webinar covers the art and science of writing a researched, historical screenplay, novel, or other creative work. Learn 10 tactics on how to properly conduct historical research, strategies to grab the reader’s attention through a historical lens, and how the development of characters and themes play a major role in historical writing. ($39.99 value)

Spec Market 101: How to Sell Your Script (OnDemand Webinar) In this OnDemand webinar, you'll cover case studies and be provided an overview of how spec sales happen, who the top-selling managers and agents are, and who's buying up all the material. Also discussed in the OnDemand webinar is what a "salable" spec project looks like (versus just a good writing sample), and how your "brand" as a writer should play into your early career. ($39.99 value)

Based on a True Story: How to Secure, Write, and Sell Non-Fiction Screenplays & Book Proposals (OnDemand Webinar) Screenplays based on true stories and creative non-fiction books sell faster than fiction in today's marketplace - but they also present unique challenges to the writer. In this OnDemand webinar, you'll learn what you need to know to get your true story down on the page and up on the screen. ($39.99 value)

Query Letter to Pitch to Treatment: Selling Your Script in Person and Online (OnDemand Webinar) With the many new on-line businesses that have improved access to agents, managers, producers, and production companies, your ability to be able to craft a powerful, highly edited sales tool like a Query Letter, Pitch or Treatment is more important than ever. This OnDemand webinar shares with you tips and facts on how to hone each presentation to its most dynamic and effective form. ($39.99 value)

This deal is only available until May 31, 2025!

The Writers Store does not offer any refunds. All sales are final.