“Very impressive! Jill Chamberlain goes way beyond tired old beat sheet formulas and instead guides you to organically write the story you want to tell.”
– Callum Greene, Producer
Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker
“Jill Chamberlain sets a new standard for plotting stories. Use the Nutshell Technique to crack your story.”
– Han Jin-won
Oscar-winning screenwriter of Parasite (winner, Academy Award for Best Picture 2020)
“Through Jill’s process, I’m now able to have a bird’s eye view of a workable draft in just a few bullet points. It has been revelatory, forever changing the way I approach story. This is the magic panacea I’ve been searching for as a screenwriter.”
– David Gleeson
Screenwriter, Tolkien
“Jill is incredible with story. She understands it so well and is super quick to tap into writers' work. I was really impressed!”
– Kat Candler
Showrunner, Queen Sugar
"Jill Chamberlain's Nutshell Technique is the most cogent, clearly articulated take on screenwriting the world has ever known. My scripts have gotten infinitely better because of her.”
– Peter Mattei
Creator/Showrunner, "Outsiders" TV series
“Best money I’ve ever spent! I’ve taken Jill’s workshop six times and each time, I’ve written a feature-length screenplay by the end. Excellent techniques – they work!”
– Hannah Feller
Screenwriter represented by Hollywood legend Marion Rosenberg
“I love Jill’s Nutshell Technique! It’s the perfect balance between structure and freedom. It helps you structure your story without feeling formulaic.”
– Katherine Craft
HBO Access Fellowship recipient
“I went to film school and have been writing for over 10 years, yet Jill Chamberlain was able to improve on every aspect of my screenwriting.”
– Andrew Olson
Filmmaker/Screenwriter & Academy Nicholl quarterfinalist
"The Nutshell Technique is a truly great method for understanding the dramatic mechanisms needed for an excellent film. Jill Chamberlain may be the one to have finally cracked cinema's genetic code."
- Patrick Wright
Director, Graduate Film Program, Maryland Institute College of Art, Editor and Producer
“A terrific experience! I felt closely connected to Jill during each session. My knowledge of story and overall writing ability has improved 100%.”
– M. Wolfe
Ontario, Canada
Read More“I couldn’t wait to come to class each day! Every bit of information was interesting to me. I feel I have greatly improved during this workshop which is due to Jill’s direction and critiques.”
– Lisa Belcher
Videographer/Mom, Screenwriter: Fixed
“Jill's Master Class was life changing! When I completed my screenplay, I felt a huge sense of confidence and accomplishment. Hands down, her workshop has been the most important thing I’ve ever done for myself and my writing.”
– Nichole Abshire
Read More”I loved Jill as an instructor. She was very invested in our work and made the craft of screenwriting clear and accessible. The Screenplay Workshop with Jill Chamberlain was WAY more informative than any book on screenwriting.”
– Ivan Torres
Read More"Jill Chamberlain may be the one to have finally cracked cinema's genetic code. In these pages, she has put together a fantastic tool set. The Nutshell Technique is a truly great method."
― Patrick Wright, Director, graduate film program, Maryland Institute College of Art, editor-producer on such films as the Academy Award-winning Music by Prudence
Read More“I finished my first feature screenplay two days ago, and it feels awesome! I could not have done it without you, Jill! I gave myself a month but wrote it in just sixteen days. I felt so inspired that many times I would get up in the middle of the night to add an idea.”
– Terry Raven
Screenwriter: Burnt Orange
“I love the Nutshell Technique! It simplifies story structure in a way that enabled me to finally get a whole story down on paper. Really everything I learned in The Screenplay Workshop with Jill Chamberlain was so valuable. I can’t believe how much I learned in just one class!”
– Lori Smith
Read More“Jill rocks! Her knowledge of screenwriting and the business astound me. I learned more than I ever thought possible. I improved by leaps and bounds.”
– Zooey Greif
Read More“I learned soooooooo much! Jill is the most amazing teacher ever! Her Master Class is packed full of essential info and great advice.”
– Anne Wolfe Andersen
Read More“A fantastic experience! I learned TONS. Books I’ve read weren’t nearly as practical. And Jill's workshop environment was supportive and unbiased. Participants were open-minded and aiming to learn and improve, and I felt comfortable sharing and giving critique.”
– Katie Matlack, Writer
Read More“Unlike other classes I’ve taken, The Screenplay Workshop with Jill Chamberlain was so much more specific, and I could see and feel my progress. The Nutshell Technique is a writer’s lifeline – it will get you to a solid story.”
– Kris Niblett, Advertising Creative Director
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