Writing a web series involves understanding the format. It is not the same as writing a novel, a film, or a short story. Your idea needs a structure and a premise that flows like a relatable, long-format story that can keep people hooked and binge-watching at 2 AM. If you miss out on these differences, your script will die in someone’s inbox.
Join our two-day screenwriting workshop where you will explore character arc development, ensemble cast dynamics, and story structure exercises. Bring your series idea – comedy, thriller, or drama and develop the premise that grabs attention, characters people want to spend hours with, and story arcs that make sense.
By the end, you’ll have developed your own show bible, complete with premise, characters, story arcs, and episode structure. You will receive real-time feedback and gain hands-on experience in building a series from the ground up.
Duration : 4 hours
Dates : 17th and 18th January, 2026
Time : 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM IST
Location: Online via Zoom
Key Takeaways:
Samina Motlekar is a Mumbai-based scriptwriter, producer, and content creator with a distinguished career in film, television, and digital media. A graduate in English Literature from St. Xavier’s College, Bombay, she has honed her craft through programs at The New School, New York, National Film and Television School, UK, and the Chesapeake Writers’ Conference.
Her produced work includes streaming shows like Call Me Bae for Amazon Prime Video and the anthology Unpaused – Naya Safar.
With a robust background in production, Samina has over a decade of experience producing commercials for major brands like Pepsi and Britannia, and running her own advertising production company.
Beyond her screen work, she is a published columnist, exploring themes of popular culture, society, and gender for outlets like The Wire, Outlook, and Newslaundry. She is also a visiting screenwriting mentor at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).
A: This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn screenwriting basics. Whether you’re a novelist curious about adapting your work, a complete beginner with story ideas, or someone who’s watched every behind-the-scenes featurette and wants to try writing themselves, this is your starting point.
A: Not at all. We’ll guide you through exercises that help you develop material during the workshop itself. That said, if you do have an idea brewing, you’ll definitely get a chance to work on it.
A: Just your enthusiasm and a notebook! All exercises and materials will be provided.
A: Yes. Each session is interactive with time for Q&A. Samina will also provide feedback during exercises. This isn’t a passive lecture. It’s a working session where you learn by doing.
A: Absolutely. Many novelists adapt their work for the screen or find that understanding screenplay structure improves their prose storytelling. The principles of character motivation, conflict, and pacing translate across formats. Plus, screenwriting teaches you to write lean and visual, which benefits any writer.
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