✍🏽 Writing Your First Screenplay
15-Minute Starter Course | By Joan Montreuil
Every great film begins with a story — and the courage to write it.
This 15-minute starter course is your first step into filmmaking, designed to help you move from having an idea in your head to putting your story on the page with clarity and confidence.
In this mini-course, you will learn:
✔ Why your story matters
✔ How to identify your audience
✔ How to simplify story structure
✔ What tools to use to begin writing
✔ How to move forward without overwhelm
This is not just a lesson — it’s your entry into the filmmaking journey.
🎧 Perfect for beginners and faith-driven creatives ready to take their first step.
👉 Start Here Before You Take the Full Course. Signature Course Below

Your Complete Film Release & Revenue Program
If the Starter Course helped you understand what happens after your film is finished, the Signature Course takes you all the way through releasing, positioning, and monetizing your film with clarity and confidence.
Too many filmmakers make great films — and never see long-term income because they don’t understand marketing, distribution, or their rights.
This course was created to change that.
You don’t need to be a marketing expert.
You don’t need an agent.
You don’t need to guess.
You just need a clear strategy before you release your film.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you will understand:
• How films actually find their audience (before and after release)
• How to market your film before distribution, not after
• The difference between marketing, sales, and distribution
• How distribution deals really work (and what to watch for)
• How film rights affect your income long-term
• How residuals work and how films can earn over time
• Why selling all your rights too early can limit your future income
• How to position your film for multiple platforms over the years
• How to build momentum instead of a one-time release
• How to protect your creative and financial future as a filmmaker
This is about thinking beyond one release and learning how films continue to work for you.
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Who This Course Is For
• Independent filmmakers preparing to release a film
• Creators who want their film to generate income long-term
• Filmmakers confused about marketing, distribution, and contracts
• Creatives who want to avoid costly mistakes with their rights
• Anyone saying, “I don’t want to make a great film and still struggle”
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Why This Course Matters
Many filmmakers learn this lesson too late — after signing deals they didn’t fully understand.
This course is designed to help you move wisely, not quickly. Because your film isn’t just art.
This course is designed to help you move wisely, not quickly.Because your film isn’t just art.
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Next Step
When you’re ready to go deeper into marketing strategy, distribution planning, and long-term film income, this course gives you the foundation to move forward with confidence.
At The Newbie Nation Writer's Room,, we pride ourselves on creating a thorough and nurturing learning space for aspiring writers and filmmakers. Our programs cater specifically to beginners, addressing vital elements of film production, including storytelling, scriptwriting, cinematography, and editing. We prioritize hands-on learning, encouraging students to participate in practical projects that boost their skills and creativity. Our dedicated instructors provide personalized mentorship, ensuring that each student's unique voice is heard and developed. Join us to embark on your filmmaking journey and turn your creative ideas into reality.

Members receive guided sessions, downloadable resources, and l feedback from industry mentors.