I've been coaching and teaching writers for over two decades, using my industry experience at major studios and production companies coupled with my years of analysis and writing on assignment that led to my best-selling series of "Story Maps" screenwriting books. I've developed this online school to give writers access to my exclusive material in the most immediate, user-friendly way possible, at a great price. For more about me and my offerings, visit actfourscreenplays.com.
“I’ve turned to Dan for notes on several feature scripts in the past, and this new book is well-timed as the industry makes a huge shift toward television. The information inside is a fantastic primer in developing a rock-solid one-hour TV pilot. I recommend this book to writers as the foundation in creating excellent story structure.”
-Richard J. Bosner, Producer (Fruitvale Station, The Manor, Black Bear, Other People, Paint) endorsing Story Maps: TV Drama: The Structure of the One-Hour Television Pilot by Daniel P. Calvisi
The industry standard guide to structuring one hour drama TV pilot screenplays.
My first book on writing a GREAT feature screenplay that represents the culmination of everything I learned as a professional Story Analyst.
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Hi, I’m Daniel P. Calvisi. You can call me "Dan."
I am a screenwriter, story analyst, writing coach and former professional reader for major studios and production companies like Miramax Films, Dimension Films, New Line Cinema and Twentieth Century Fox. I have been teaching and coaching writers for over two decades to help them write great screenplays that will blow away the Hollywood reader. I teach both feature film and television writing and have written best-selling books on these subjects. My clients have worked with the top networks and studios in the industry, such as HBO, Warner Brothers, Sony, ABC, Showtime, Apple TV+, Amazon, Netflix and others. I look forward to guiding you to achieve your craft and career goals!