Craft Taught at Every Level
From university classrooms to corporate boardrooms, from on-demand Udemy courses to live webinars — the same principle drives every session: that theme is not decoration but the living heartbeat of a story worth telling.
UCLA Extension
I teach two screenwriting courses every quarter through UCLA Extension's prestigious Writers' Program — one of the most respected continuing-education programs in the entertainment industry. Each course blends rigorous craft instruction with practical application, taught in the tradition of working professionals.
Crafting the Thematic Heart & Soul of Your Story / Script
A deep investigation into what your story is really about — the emotional and thematic core that separates forgettable work from enduring art. Learn to identify, develop, and weaponize theme as the invisible force that gives every scene its power.
View Course at UCLA →Formatting Your Script Like a Pro
Master the industry-standard formatting conventions that mark a script as professional the moment a reader opens the cover page. From slug lines to action blocks, every element serves the story — and signals whether the writer knows their craft.
View Course at UCLA →Udemy
A growing library of self-paced screenwriting courses available to students worldwide. Whether you're just beginning or sharpening a specific skill, each course is designed to deliver professional-grade instruction at your own pace, on your own schedule.
Browse All Courses by Karl Iglesias
Explore the full catalogue of on-demand courses covering theme, character, structure, emotional impact, and the craft elements that distinguish professional scripts from amateur ones.
View All Courses on Udemy →Webinars & Recorded Sessions
Over the years, I have taught and recorded a bunch of live webinars covering every dimension of screenwriting craft. Each is now available on demand — a permanent library of deep-dive sessions you can watch, pause, and return to as your script evolves.
Workshops & Masterclasses
Half-day, full-day, and multi-session workshops built around the core principles of the Theme Whisperer Method™. Delivered for writing conferences, film schools, production companies, and Fortune 500 teams worldwide — customized entirely for your group's context, level, and goals.
In Person
Immersive full-day or multi-session workshops at your location — conferences, studios, campuses, or off-sites anywhere in the world.
Online / Virtual
Live interactive sessions delivered via Zoom or your preferred platform — same depth, same energy, without the travel logistics.
Hybrid
A blended format combining a recorded pre-session with a live follow-up Q&A or workshop — ideal for distributed global teams.
Whether your group needs a foundational introduction to emotional storytelling or an advanced masterclass on specific craft elements, sessions are designed around your context. All workshops include pre-session consultation, customized materials, and post-session resources.
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