From Prose to Screen with Leah Simmons

Screenwriter Leah Simmons shares her best advice on how to turn your novel or short story into a screenplay. This video includes tips on intentionality, trailer moments, and the importance of finishing your draft, plus great words of caution and things to avoid.
This presentation comes with a worksheet available on our conference page.

About Leah:
Leah is a genre writer from South Dakota specializing in horror and sci-fi that ranges from the deep exploration of humanity's darker nature to laugh out loud funny. Leah's roller derby feature film, VALENTINE CRUSH, has received over 20 awards, including Best Feature, Best Original Soundtrack, and Audience Favorite. She is a member of the Independent Writers' Caucus and a Store Writer's Lab alum. When Leah’s not writing or roller skating, she enjoys spending time with her 6-year-old son who is obsessed with Godzilla.
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