MASTERCLASS – From Page to Pitch: The Complete Writer’s Lab

 

Scriptwriters Network Presents:

MASTERCLASS – From Page to Pitch: The Complete Writer’s Lab

A 6-Week Masterclass with Melessa Y. Sargent

 

Transform your story from the page to a professional pitch in six weeks.

 

A Word from the President

 

Welcome to From Page to Pitch: The Complete Writer’s Lab — a truly unique program designed to take you from the written page all the way to the professional pitch.

This masterclass brings together everything Scriptwriters Network stands for — education, collaboration, and real-world preparation for working writers.

Each session has been crafted to give writers the confidence, clarity, and tools they need to navigate the creative and business sides of the entertainment industry. Whether you’re an emerging scriptwriter, a storyteller, or an established creative looking to refine your craft, this masterclass offers the insight and community to help you succeed.

— Melessa Y. Sargent
President & CEO, Scriptwriters Network

 

 

About the Masterclass

Step into the world of professional scriptwriting with From Page to Pitch: The Complete Writer’s Lab, Scriptwriters Network’s newest comprehensive masterclass.

This intensive six-week program guides writers through every stage of the creative and professional process — from developing strong scripts and effective pitches to networking, career planning, and mastering the business of writing.

Through hands-on exercises, insider insights, and structured mentorship, participants will develop both the creative and strategic skills essential for success in the entertainment industry.

 

What You’ll Learn

  • How professional readers evaluate scripts and identify marketable stories

  • The art of crafting powerful loglines, pitches, and story summaries

  • Effective techniques for script consultations and receiving feedback

  • Strategies to build and sustain a professional writing career

  • How to network authentically and create industry connections that last

  • Insight into the business side of writing — contracts, agents, and opportunities

 

Course Format & Duration

The Scriptwriters Network Masterclass is offered in two formats:

  • Six-Week Course: One 2-hour session per week 

  • Premium Course Option: Six-Week Course + 1-hour private consultation

  • One-on-One Intensive: Six private one-on-one sessions (2 hours each) tailored to the participant’s goals + two 1-hour private consultations with Melessa Y. Sargent.

Format: Online via Zoom (Limited to 6 participants per group or available for individual instruction.).

Style: Creative workshop format for a personal, interactive experience.

 

Program Overview 

Week 1 – The Reader’s Eye  
Learn how professional readers assess scripts, identify key story elements, and determine whether a project stands out.  
   
Week 2 – Pitch Perfect  
Develop and refine your logline, elevator pitch, and presentation style.  
   
Week 3 – Consultation & Career Strategy  
Participate in guided consultations and personalized feedback designed to align your writing goals with industry expectations  
   
Week 4 – The Writing Challenge  
Put your new skills into practice through a focused, time-based creative challenge — with peer and instructor review.  
   
Week 5 – Networking & Industry Relations  
Learn the dos and don’ts of professional networking, how to present yourself, and how to form meaningful, long-term creative partnerships.  
   
Week 6 – The Business of Scriptwriting  
Explore contracts, representation, and developing a sustainable writing career plan.  
   
Week 7 – Private Consultations with Melessa Y. Sargent  
   

 

Who Should Attend

This masterclass is designed for:

  • Writers seeking to refine their storytelling and presentation skills

  • Scriptwriters who want a deeper understanding of industry standards

  • Professionals transitioning into scriptwriting from other creative fields

  • Writers eager to refine their storytelling voice and prepare for industry opportunities

 

 

 

  • Enrollment Opens: November 1, 2025
  • Limited to: 6 participants per group; individual sessions also available
  • New Group Session: Begins January 2026
  • Live Class Time: Thursdays, 6:00–8:00 PM (PDT)
  • Private sessions are scheduled individually
  • This is a Two (2) Hour Class

 

 

Ready to elevate your writing career? Join From Page to Pitch: The Complete Writer’s Lab — exclusively from Scriptwriters Network.

Reserve your space in the Scriptwriters Network Masterclass today — and take the next step toward your professional writing career.

 

View Full Details & Registration.

 

“See you in class — where your words, your vision, and your voice take center stage.”

— Melessa Y. Sargent, President & CEO, Scriptwriters Network

 

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Part of the 2026 Scriptwriters Network Education Series.