Scriptwriting School in Lagos
Learn storytelling, scriptwriting and screenwriting for film and TV.
Become the mind behind compelling stories. Learn how to develop ideas, write scenes, structure screenplays, format with Final Draft and prepare scripts for film, TV, ads and documentaries.
Storytelling and screenwriting
Story development, structure, screenplay formatting, Final Draft, TV scripts, feature films and copyright basics.
The Writer's Role
The magic begins with the script.
Movies are magical, and scriptwriters are the ones with the wand. The movie industry allows you to create a whole new world of your own and watch it come alive on screen. As a scriptwriter, all the magic begins with you.
We can imagine a world without movies, but it would be all black and white. Movies add colour to lives, so deciding to take up a career in scriptwriting means you can affect lives while enjoying an interesting creative career.
The pen is a mighty tool in the hands of a writer. Screenwriters use that tool every day to influence people, shape culture and build stories that actors, directors, producers and editors can bring to life.
This scriptwriting course in Lagos helps beginners and developing writers learn screenwriting fundamentals, story development, character, plot, film treatment, Final Draft formatting and practical writing for Nollywood, TV, documentaries and commercial screen content.
Students who want to move from writing into production will learn how scripts become shot lists, performances and edited scenes.
What You Will Learn
Writing skills you can carry into real screen projects.
- Understand scriptwriting, film genres, fiction, non-fiction, realism and non-realism in cinema.
- Develop story ideas through research, characterisation, plot, conflict and stronger narrative structure.
- Use the three-act structure, scenes, sequences, film treatments and script elements to shape a screenplay.
- Write, revise and format a screenplay using Final Draft from first draft to final draft.
- Create scripts for TV ads, documentaries, feature films and TV series while understanding story rights and copyright basics.
Full Course Curriculum
A detailed scriptwriting and storytelling path.
Learn how to move from idea to structured screenplay, with practical modules in story, scenes, Final Draft, TV writing and copyright awareness.
Writing for Film
Nollywood and the film industry have their own rules and internal logic. Knowing what is expected of you and your script helps you develop captivating stories that break through monotony and move you further up the movie-making chain.
Introduction to Script Writing
Get introduced to scriptwriting, its history, concept and impact in the media industry, and how stories affect lives.
Film Genres
Understand film genres and how knowing your genre gives your script a clearer place within the film industry.
Fiction & Non-Fiction
Learn the rules and creative expectations for developing fiction and non-fiction stories for screen.
Realism & Non-Realism in Cinema
Study the tactics used in realism and naturalism, plus the similarities and differences between different screen styles.
Fundamentals of Storytelling
This module introduces key narrative devices like plot, character and conflict, then shows how to use them to create stronger and more interesting writing for film, business and creative projects.
The Rules of Storytelling
Learn how clear structure and purpose make stories compelling, persuasive and commercially useful.
Research & Story Development
Understand why research and story development are crucial to creating new productions that can survive beyond a first idea.
An Idea
Learn how to develop an idea from within you, build it into a clearer concept and make it more sellable.
Characterisation
Study the process of developing characters that advance the plot, express ideas and fit the world of your story.
Plot, Conflict & Paradigm Shift
Create the plot of your story, understand types of plots and use conflict as the engine that drives the story forward.
Scriptwriting Structure
Scripts with formatting issues, typos and weak structure can be discarded quickly. Learn how to develop a concept into a screenplay by identifying its natural structure and core components.
The Three-Act Structure
Master the setup, confrontation and resolution model so your story stays focused and emotionally clear.
Writing Scenes & Sequences
Break scripts into scenes and sequences, understanding scene action, location and how sequences combine related scenes.
A Film Treatment
Document your story idea before writing the full script, including theme, tone, major scenes and essential story elements.
Elements of a Script
Format scripts to industry standards and communicate your narrative in the language an industry reader expects. Writers can also compare production writing tools such as Celtx.
Constructing a Story
Learn practical steps and industry secrets for constructing and packaging a story to professional standards.
Introduction to Final Draft
Write your first script using Final Draft. Go from novice to a more professional scriptwriter by learning the tools, script elements and draft process that make writing easier and more production-ready.
Basics of Final Draft
Learn the rudiments of Final Draft and how to bring your ideas to the page using the software features.
Script Elements in Final Draft
Use embedded script elements to write and format your first screenplay properly.
Writing a Screenplay: First Draft
Flesh out narrative concepts, primary characters and underlying themes in the first draft of your work.
Writing a Screenplay: Second Draft
Spot problems in the first draft, cut ruthlessly, solve story problems and find the heart of the script.
Writing a Screenplay: Final Draft
Edit the script, sharpen the story and add finishing touches so your draft becomes more focused and complete.
Writing Projects
Practice writing for real screen formats.
The course goes beyond generic story theory, helping you understand how scripts change across film, TV, commercial and documentary formats.
Scripts for TV Ads & Documentaries
Writing commercial screenplays for TV commercials is different from writing a feature screenplay. Learn useful formats, templates and approaches for TV ads and documentaries.
Scripts for Feature Films
Learn the technical and creative process behind writing feature film scripts, from concept and treatment to structured screenplay pages, then see how the work connects to our film school in Lagos.
Scripts for TV Series
Develop a synopsis for a TV series, build sub-stories, create characters for shows and understand how to build tension and closure.
Legal & Copyright
Understand story rights, how to protect an idea or script, copyright infringement basics, and contracts or agreements for script projects. Students can also read broader writer-rights guidance from the Writers Guild of America.
Course Questions
Scriptwriting training FAQs.
Useful answers for students comparing scriptwriting schools, screenwriting courses and storytelling training in Lagos.
Is this a practical scriptwriting school in Lagos?
Yes. Praxis Digital Academy offers practical scriptwriting and screenwriting training in Lagos, covering story ideas, structure, character, scenes, Final Draft and project writing.
Can beginners join the scriptwriting course?
Yes. The course begins with introduction to script writing, storytelling rules, genres, idea development and basic structure before moving into screenplay drafts and professional formatting.
Will I learn Final Draft?
Yes. Students learn Final Draft basics, script elements and how to move from first draft to second draft and final draft.
Does the course include TV and film writing?
Yes. Students learn scripts for feature films, TV series, TV ads and documentaries, with attention to format, story development and production needs.
Does the course cover copyright and story rights?
Yes. The page includes a legal and copyright module covering story rights, idea protection, contracts and copyright infringement basics.
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