Recorded class on Zoom with produced, working screenwriter AZ Yeamen 

Get a Sequence Method Cheat Sheet + reference scripts to keep and use on every project 

PLEASE NOTE: Although this exclusive Stage 32 class is no longer live and the teacher is not available on email, we highly encourage you to do any assignments to get the most out of the educational experience.

Why This Class?

Every screenwriter - whether you're just starting out or have years of experience - eventually runs into the same challenge: the story loses focus. The middle drags, supporting characters begin taking over, the protagonist's journey becomes less clear, and you find yourself unsure of what should happen next.

This exclusive Stage 32 class gives you a practical solution.

Using the proven Mini-Movie Method and 8-Sequence Framework, you'll learn how to break your screenplay into manageable 10-15 page sections, each with a clear purpose, conflict, and payoff. Instead of wrestling with structure, you'll gain a repeatable system that strengthens your protagonist's journey, keeps your story moving forward, and helps every sequence build momentum.

Over four weeks, you'll learn how to create a stronger foundation, deepen character and theme, craft meaningful turning points, and escalate conflict with intention. By the end, you'll have up to 100 pages written, a Sequence Method Cheat Sheet, and a framework you can use on every script moving forward.

If you've ever gotten stuck in Act 2, watched subplots overpower your main story, or struggled to finish a screenplay with confidence, this class is for you.

The Problem Every Writer Knows

You started strong. Then somewhere around page 55, your story lost its spine. Your protagonist got hijacked by a subplot. You've rewritten the midpoint so many times you've forgotten what your story is actually about.

This isn't a talent problem. It's a system problem.

Most writers resist structure—afraid it will cage their creativity or flatten their voice. What they discover too late is that the right framework doesn't limit your story. It gives it somewhere to run.

Your Stage 32 Instructor

AZ Yeamen has sold nearly every script she's ever written—a track record almost unheard of in an industry where most writers never sell one. She's the go-to writer for revisions, story doctoring, and pitch packages for Netflix, TVOne, Aspire TV, UMC Streaming, Bounce TV, and most recently served as Story Editor on Covenant on AMC's ALLBLK. Her students have taken classroom concepts all the way to network sales. She doesn't just know how great scripts are built—she's built them, fixed them, and taught others to do the same.

You'll Walk Away With

• A proven system for structuring any screenplay from beginning to end.
• A clear understanding of how to use the 8-Sequence Framework to build momentum, escalate conflict, and maintain focus throughout your story.
• Up to 100 pages written or outlined, depending on where you are in your process.
• A Sequence Method Cheat Sheet you can apply to every future screenplay.
• A stronger protagonist, more purposeful character arcs, and a deeper understanding of theme.
• The confidence to tackle Act 2 without getting stuck and the tools to identify and fix structural issues before they derail your script.

You'll Receive

• Reference scripts from key films and series
• Sequence Method Cheat Sheet
• Suggested Prep (Not Required)
• First 10–15 pages of your screenplay
• Protagonist breakdown: traits, desires, skills, emotional arc, and possible casting

Praise from AZ's previous Stage 32 Courses:

"Not only does AZ know her stuff, but she articulates it very well. I highly recommend working with her no matter what stage your project is at. She'll work with you to take it from good to great." - Alyssa B.

"AZ is truly the best teacher I've ever had. She's not just a talented writer, but a great teacher who really cares about her students. I can't recommend her certification course enough!" - Laura L.

"First and foremost, AZ is AMAZING! The information provided, the examples, the illustrations, the assignments were all geared towards equipping us to become great scriptwriters. I MUST take the course again. Nothing but applause for AZ and her style of teaching." - Chris S

• Introducing your protagonist with clarity and purpose
• Establishing tone, world, and genre early
• Creating an inciting incident that forces action
• Ending the opening with a clear story direction
• Q and A with AZ

Assignment: 

Logline (≤ 30 words)

1-2 paragraph premise

Write first 15 pages

Session 2 – Build Conflict & Momentum (Sequences 3 & 4: First Test + Complications)

• Defining a clear, active goal for your protagonist
• Introducing meaningful opposition (person, system, or self)
• Escalating conflict across sequences
• Raising stakes to create urgency
• Q and A with AZ

Assignment: Write pages 15-40

• A midpoint that changes the direction of the story
• Shifts in power, information, or strategy
• Deepening conflict and increasing pressure on the protagonist
• Avoiding a flat or repetitive second act
• Q and A with AZ

Assignment: Write pages 41-70

• Crafting a powerful lowest point
• Building a satisfying climax
• Resolving the story with meaning and clarity
• Completing a full narrative arc
• Q and A with AZ

Assignment: Write pages 70-100

• Screenwriters who have started multiple scripts but struggle to finish them
• Writers who have completed a script but know something is off structurally and can't pinpoint why
• Storytellers who are tired of hitting a wall in Act 2 and want a repeatable system to push through it
• Screenwriters who want to write faster and with more confidence without sacrificing creativity
• Writers ready to work on an original screenplay from concept to completed first draft
• Storytellers transitioning into screenwriting who want to learn structure the right way from the start
• Anyone who has ever stared at a blank page and wished they had a clear, proven system to guide them through

Praise from AZ's previous Stage 32 Courses:

"Not only does AZ know her stuff, but she articulates it very well. I highly recommend working with her no matter what stage your project is at. She'll work with you to take it from good to great." - Alyssa B.

"AZ is truly the best teacher I've ever had. She's not just a talented writer, but a great teacher who really cares about her students. I can't recommend her certification course enough!" - Laura L.

"First and foremost, AZ is AMAZING! The information provided, the examples, the illustrations, the assignments were all geared towards equipping us to become great scriptwriters. I MUST take the course again. Nothing but applause for AZ and her style of teaching." - Chris S