{"product_id":"stage-32-4-part-class-mastering-pacing-and-tension-in-your-screenplay","title":"Stage 32 4 Part Class: Mastering Pacing and Tension in Your Screenplay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cf01.stage32.com\/products\/nova\/uploads\/product_tinymce_6852e7c13005c.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn from Karina Wilson, former story and development analyst for IM Global, who shaped narratives on over 30 Hollywood films including \u003cem data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eParanormal Activity\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"399\" data-end=\"410\"\u003eInsidious!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(49, 236, 227);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalk away with actionable exercises and case studies that sharpen your pacing, tension, and suspense skills!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMastering pacing and tension is the secret to transforming a solid screenplay into an unforgettable page-turner. In this exclusive Stage 32 4-part interactive class, you’ll learn how to expertly control your story’s rhythm and intensity—making every scene irresistible and impossible to put down. Discover how to build suspense, raise the stakes, and deliver emotional payoffs at just the right moments—skills that captivate readers and audiences alike from the very first page. This class takes place live over Zoom, so you can join from anywhere in the world and interact directly with your instructor and fellow likeminded writers!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eToo often, screenplays either drag through endless exposition or rush past vital emotional moments. Writers can struggle with when to release tension or how to pace dialogue and action effectively. Dense descriptions bury key beats, or internal conflicts don’t align with external stakes. Many scripts miss subtle tools like moral dilemmas, subtext, and breadcrumbing, which are essential for layered suspense. This class helps you avoid those pitfalls and harness pacing and tension to elevate your storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003eYour host Karina Wilson brings nearly a decade of experience as IM Global’s in-house story consultant, shaping some of Hollywood’s most successful thriller and genre films, including \u003cem data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1880\"\u003eSecret in Their Eyes\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003eThe Circle\u003c\/em\u003e. She’s a recognized horror expert who’s taught at UCLA and featured widely for her genre insights. Karina’s global perspective and deep storytelling expertise make her the perfect mentor for writers aiming to master pacing and tension in their screenplays!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003eYou will walk away from this 4-part interactive class with a comprehensive understanding of pacing, tension, and suspense—how to manipulate narrative rhythm, escalate stakes, and time reveals for maximum impact. Across four sessions, Karina will guide you through genre-specific pacing techniques, building internal and external tension, crafting suspenseful scenes, and integrating these elements into a cohesive, dynamic screenplay. You’ll also complete practical assignments and analyze case studies to apply these tools immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2224\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis interactive Stage 32 class is held on Zoom and goes substantially more in depth than a Stage 32 webinar. Best of all? As soon as you sign up you will be linked on email with Karina and given a questionnaire to fill out and send back to her. You will have access to her for the duration of your class by email to ask her any questions you have about your craft or career - it’s like having a mentor on demand! And, if you can't make a live session, don't worry! All class recordings will be available 48 hours after each session and you will be able to view them in your Library on your Stage 32 profile. Finally, you can expand your network with like-minded creatives - you'll have a dedicated lounge for interactive support and discussions with your fellow classmates!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2832\"\u003ePLUS! 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I took many notes on how to immediately improve the horror script I'm writing now. That was my goal!\" - Martha C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(66, 194, 203);\"\u003e\"\"Karina is a master of all things horror and story! She knows more about crafting an effective horror story - from the plot to the villain and the scares - than anyone I've ever worked with or learned from. 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