Screenwriting Workshop / 2026

Monday, July 20 ×1-5 pm)

NTC main campus: in Wausau: Studio 7/ Room H106 (Cinema)

Instructor: Max Timm

Most screenwriters don't fail because they can't write - they fail because they start writing too soon. Story First is a four-hour hands-on workshop that flips the script on that habit. You'll develop your concept, build your characters from the inside out, and map your story's structure using a proven professional framework, all before touching page one. Whether you're starting fresh or untangling a draft that isn't working, you'll walk out of this room with a clear, produceable story map and the confidence to actually finish it. 

Bring a laptop or a pad to write.

Tuition-Free to public & the NTC past & present students

Max Timm’s bio

After serving as the Director of Education with the International Screenwriters’ Association for 11 years, Max Timm focuses his time on supporting writers through his Story Farm Coaching & Development service. With nearly 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry and in developing written material and writers’ careers, his focus is to educate and shepherd writers toward industry success, offering exposure alongside career-long education. He has coached and consulted on material written by writers ranging from beginner to A-list. Max has also served as a part-time instructor at UCLA, and travels nationally speaking at various industry events such as the Sundance Film Festival, Nashville Writers Conference, and the Napa Valley Film Festival. He also hosts multiple live writing retreats.