Keys To Delivering Exceptional Sci-Fi Writing for Film, TV, and Beyond

Ever since Georges Méliès’ iconic LE VOYAGE DANS LA LUNE came out in 1902, science fiction has had an indelible mark on pop culture and has become a multi-billion dollar industry, evidenced by such popular recent projects as THE MIDNIGHT SKY, TENET, DEVS and BLACK MIRROR. Science fiction doesn’t just offer escapism, but also a unique lens through which to see our own lives and world. As a result, audiences are always going to have an appetite for this type of content, and sci-fi stories and scripts will continue to be discovered, picked up, and produced. If you are a sci-fi writer, there is always opportunity for your work to find success. 

Almost everyone is a fan of science fiction in some form or fashion, but we can all attest to the fact that not all of the sci-fi content out there today is exactly good. So what is it that separates good sci-fi writing from the bad? And what can you do to not only elevate your own science fiction writing, but find the best medium or platform for it to flourish? Good science fiction will always be a challenge to write, but it’s absolutely possible, especially with guidance from a practiced and proven sci-fi writer.

Marc Scott Zicree has written and produced hundreds of hours of drama and science fiction TV for most of the major studios and networks,including Paramount, Universal, Disney, MGM, New Line, CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, Showtime, Syfy, and Marvel. He has written for such sci-fi classics as STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION, DEEP SPACE 9 and BABYLON 5, and his landmark book The Twilight Zone Companion has been credited with creating the modern genre of books on TV series and inspiring a generation of series creators and filmmakers, including J.J Abrams and Damon Lindelof. Marc’s most recent book, CABINET OF CURIOSITIES, was co-written with director Guillermo del Toro, debuted as the number one movie book on Amazon, and is now a major series on Netflix. Marc’s decades of writing in the sci-fi space has made him a foremost expert on the art form of science fiction writing, and he has brought his extensive knowledge to the Stage 32 community.

Marc will give you the lessons and tools you need to know to deliver exceptional sci-fi writing for film, television and beyond. You will learn screenwriting tools that will help improve the essence and marketability of your sci fi script. Marc will even walk through how to build out your world and how to continue finding stories in the universe you created. You will walk away with a clear path to identifying your story and incorporating elements to strengthen your characters, story and dialogue.

PRAISE FOR MARC'S TEACHINGS:

"EXTREMELY USEFUL points!! Loved hearing stories about behind the scenes stuff on Star Trek and his take on why different films worked or didn't. Would love to have a beer with this guy!" -- Karyn F.

"Very interesting webinar Thanks!" -- Ron H.

"Very informative and inspiring. I learned a lot about how to write quality sci-fi and also feel motivated to act upon the information I learned." -- Nancy G.

"Marc has always been an extremely generous, informative and entertaining mentor/instructor. This webinar is just one more example of that." -- Matthew M.