# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beginner Screenwriting Workshop: Write Your First Script - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Turn your story idea into a screenplay in this hands-on, beginner workshop led by award-winning filmmaker Franklin Ritch.About this Event🎬 Have a story idea but don’t know how to turn it into a screenplay?You’re not alone — and you don’t need experience to start.This beginner-friendly screenwriting workshop is designed specifically for people who are brand new to writing for the screen.No background required.No prior training needed.Just curiosity — and an idea you want to explore.✨ BEGINNERS WELCOME — NO EXPERIENCE NEEDEDMost students in this workshop are learning screenwriting for the very first time.Many arrive unsure where to start…and quickly realize they’re capable of far more than they expected.✍️ WHAT YOU’LL LEARNIn this hands-on, interactive workshop, you’ll explore the essential building blocks of screenwriting:• Turning ideas into strong story concepts• Story structure & pacing• Character goals, intention & conflict• Want vs. Need• Theme & tone• Writing natural, compelling dialogue• Visual storytelling techniques• Screenplay format basics• Rhythm, flow, and economy of the page• What actually makes a screenplay workNo pressure.Just practical tools you can start using immediately.🌟 PERFECT FOR YOU IF YOU…• Have an idea for a film or story• Want to understand how movies are written• Are curious about storytelling or filmmaking• Have never written a screenplay before• Want guidance from a professional filmmakerSome students discover a passion they continue pursuing.Others simply enjoy unlocking a new creative skill.Both are equally welcome here.👨‍🏫 MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORFranklin Ritch is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, and director.His debut feature film The Artifice Girl premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival, where it won the Golden Audience Award, and went on to receive top honors internationally.He has been named one of Filmmaker Magazine’s “25 New Faces of Independent Film” and is known for making complex storytelling feel clear, practical, and accessible for beginners.📍 WORKSHOP DETAILS📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026⏰ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM💰 $99📍 Creative Veins Performing Arts1800 Atlantic BlvdJacksonville, FL 32207🚗 Free parking available🥤 Complimentary snacks & drinks🛋 Cozy guest lobby & break areaAdults & mature teens welcome.🎬 WHAT’S INCLUDED✔ Professional instruction & guided exercises✔ Screenwriting tools & resources✔ Story development guidance✔ Opportunities for feedback✔ Supportive, beginner-friendly environmentBring a notebook — and any ideas you’d like to explore.🚀 BY THE END OF THE WORKSHOPYou’ll walk away with:• A clear understanding of how screenplays are built• Tools to begin developing your own story• Confidence to continue writing beyond the workshop🎟 RESERVE YOUR SPOTThis workshop is intentionally kept small to allow for personalized attention and discussion.👉 If you’ve been thinking about writing a story… this is your moment to start.Reserve your spot today — registration takes less than a minute. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/9a87a780-33fd-11f1-99a0-e133baf342d3-rimg-w1200-h204-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9abd5d80-33fd-11f1-97fe-0520c8f1a874-rimg-w1200-h619-dc19151c-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9aead620-33fd-11f1-99a0-e133baf342d3-rimg-w1142-h740-dc040304-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9b263170-33fd-11f1-99a0-e133baf342d3-rimg-w1200-h721-dc131b19-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9b5f1bc0-33fd-11f1-815c-a90acb8b9ebc-rimg-w617-h740-dc020306-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9b896010-33fd-11f1-815c-a90acb8b9ebc-rimg-w520-h740-dc030101-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9bb83840-33fd-11f1-99a0-e133baf342d3-rimg-w673-h740-dc918c7a-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jacksonville/beginner-screenwriting-workshop-write-your-first-script/100001987028600032 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Entertainment, Art, Festivals, literary-art, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 58.76, max: 115.54, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Jacksonville - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Creative Veins Performing Arts - **lat**: 30.3067885 - **long**: -81.6488633 - **full address**: Creative Veins Performing Arts, 1800 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Beginner Screenwriting Workshop: Write Your First Script - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/840a54f8dde02eefb14f8d4cc70f488f2f846932e4ec197d5fcfacf4effa4030-rimg-w1200-h800-dca3a8aa-gmir.jpg?v=1775729988 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Beginner Screenwriting Workshop: Write Your First Script being held? - **A:** Beginner Screenwriting Workshop: Write Your First Script takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Creative Veins Performing Arts, 1800 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Beginner Screenwriting Workshop: Write Your First Script? - **A:** Ticket prices for Beginner Screenwriting Workshop: Write Your First Script range from USD 59 to USD 116 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityBeginner Screenwriting Workshop — April 18USD 116 + USD 8 fee + USD 8 taxAvailableBeginner Screenwriting Workshop — April 18 (2 for 1 deal)USD 59 + USD 5 fee + USD 4 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Beginner Screenwriting Workshop: Write Your First Script? - **A:** Beginner Screenwriting Workshop: Write Your First Script is organized by Creative Veins Performing Arts Studio. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Beginner Screenwriting Workshop: Write Your First Script is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jacksonville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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