Writing the Historical Script That Sells (2026)
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)
Building the Perfect Scene (Video): Developing a screenwriting format that will result in unforgettable scenes that wow audiences is no easy task. In this how-to video, screenwriter Crickett Rumley will walk you through asking the right questions to make sure you’re focused on story writing that ends with memorable scenes. Whether you’re revising a completed script or just starting the brainstorming process, her tips can help you create a masterpiece with scenes that will live on in the minds of audiences long after they’ve left the theatres. ($29.99 value)
The Art of the Pitch: How to Sell Your Ideas to Hollywood (OnDemand Webinar) Having the best script in the world is meaningless if you can’t pitch it. But where is an aspiring writer going to get the experience she (or he) so desperately needs to make that all-important sale? This OnDemand webinar is one of the few places where this can happen. Learn the secrets of getting your ideas across to Hollywood executives, producers and directors. ($39.99 value)
The Pocket Screenwriting Guide: 120 Tips for Getting to FADE OUT (eBook) Explore the screenwriting process from outline to final draft with The Pocket Screenwriting Guide. It guides you through classic Hollywood storytelling with 120 concise tips and explains the parts of a screenplay, including acts, sequences, and pivotal moments. This handy little guide serves as the culmination of our many years in the Industry. In it you’ll find 120 tips on plot, structure, character and mythology that give you a constant point of reference while you write. ($9.95 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)
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)
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)