Don’t write like everyone else.
Most screenwriting teachers teach formulas.
No wonder every script sounds the same.
I teach the craft that makes scripts sound like they were written by you.
If your script sounds like everyone else’s, it gets tossed with everyone else’s.
You’ve poured months into your script - but when you hit Send, nothing happens. The contest doesn’t shortlist you. The producer never replies. The agent who seemed excited about your logline vanishes after reading your pages.
It’s not because you lack talent. It’s because your script sounds like the others - built from templates, filled with dialogue that sounds fake. Pros can tell within the first page.Â
Keep writing this way, and you’ll keep hearing silence.
Let’s make your writing impossible to ignore.Â
Check Out My CoursesMeet James Hurst
I’ve spent 25 years writing for award-winning TV series like Hardy Boys, Wynonna Earp, Degrassi, and Flashpoint. Along the way, I’ve worked with writers at every level — from beginners finding their voice to seasoned pros sharpening their craft.
Now I help screenwriters cut through the noise, discover their authentic voice, and write character-driven scripts that feel alive on the page — the kind that get noticed, passed around, and land you the opportunities you’ve been chasing.
My approach comes from decades in real writers’ rooms — where deadlines are brutal, notes are endless, and only what works survives. It’s practical, tested, and built to make your writing stand out.
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