You have a great idea, but you’re not entirely sure where to start or how best to take it from a napkin and notes to full-fledged screenplay, book, essay, or story. The process can be opaque and daunting without a structure in place to guide the way. Start your writing journey with writer/director Julio Vincent Gambuto. Julio has created content for Nickelodeon, Kerner Entertainment, PBS, E! Entertainment, and Rabbit Bandini. His latest project, "Team Marco," a new family film, was recently released by Samuel Goldwyn Films, and will be releases across the world in 2022. Julio is also a weekly contributor for Medium, writing about society and politics. He published a viral essay about the pandemic that 21 million people read around the world. He is currently working on a book based on the essay series.

Past participants said:

• "Julio broke down a previously overwhelming process into a blueprint I believe I can follow."
• "It was a wonderful first class and I think Julio is AMAZING!!!! Looking forward to the next one."
• "Julio is an excellent instructor. His presentations are easy to follow and well designed."
• "He can workshop anyone’s ideas on the fly. He is generous with his time."
• "I was really unsure I was ready to do this, but with Julio at my side I knew I could do this."