HOW IT WORKS

Black Film Space is excited to launch the 7th installment of our Screenwriting Accountability Group!

With this program we emphasize deep work by creating an environment where you can dive into your screenplay with minimal distractions, alongside like-minded individuals.

Screenwriters commit to writing every day on their own separate scripts in a group setting Monday through Friday from Sep 30th to Nov 22nd. Writers meet on Zoom in their self-selected group of 8 or more people.

Writers are encouraged to complete a project in that time (i.e. final draft of a short, a pilot, first draft of a feature, etc...) Writers must be on time and on camera to be counted as present.

Our objective is to create a structured space for writers to focus and improve their craft. We understand this structure is not for everyone, please be mindful of your availability to commit.

All experience levels are welcome. Fill out the application at the bottom of the page to join!

If you are already a Member, sign in to find the application on the community sidebar.

GROUPS

All options are in Eastern Time

A - 7am to 9am

B - 10am to 12pm

C - 7pm to 9pm

D - 10pm to 12am

DEADLINE TO JOIN: SEP 22ND

$50 entry. Sign up using the form below.

Free for Black Film Space Members ($75/yr).

Click here to learn more about our membership.

Once the program has started there are no refunds.

Virtual Orientation (after you sign up): Sep 25th, 9pm ET

Questions? E-mail accountability@blackfilmspace.com

This cohort is being facilitated by Kiki McKnight (Writer of TV ONE’S ‘BAD DAD REHAB’).

As the facilitator, Kiki will send bi-weekly emails that include Screenwriting tips, group updates, and motivational content to keep you inspired and on track.

To learn more about Kiki, read her bio under her headshot below.

OUr Facilitator

Kiki McKnight is a drama and comedy writer from Brooklyn, New York. She is a 2018 WriterHer List winner, a 2018 Disney Writing Program finalist, a selected participant in MGM Studios’ Writing Workshop, and her action script was a 2018 second rounder at the Austin Film Festival.
She was also an Urbanworld screenplay finalist and a former Cosby Writing Program fellow. After graduating from Syracuse University, she side-hustled as a music video ghostwriter and was commissioned by top directors like Chris Robinson, Benny Boom, Little X, and Jessy Terrero for artists such as Alicia Keys, T.I., Fat Joe, and independently for Kanye West.
She then went on to become a writers assistant for television shows like "J.A.G." and "Everybody Hates Chris." In 2013 she won the UP Faith & Family screenplay competition via the American Black Film Festival (ABFF), resulting in the TV movie “My Other Mother” starring Lynn Whitfield (“The Chi") and Essence Atkins (“First Wives Club”).
In 2015 Kiki won at ABFF again, this time for TV One’s screenplay competition resulting in the TV movie “Bad Dad Rehab” starring Malik Yoba and Rick Gonzalez in 2016. Its sequel, “Bad Dad: The Next Session” starred Lamman Rucker (“Greenleaf”) and premiered in 2021 on TV One. Kiki’s short film script “Snapping Beans” was a 2020 second rounder at the Austin Film Festival, which she is preparing to direct.
Kiki also has features and unscripted projects in development with various production companies. Kiki's goal with her storytelling is to bring light to dark places and spread love.

Reviews

Cleopatra S

"The screenwriting accountability group forced me to finally dedicate time to my writing in an intentional way. Because of this, I am now more confident in my abilities as a storyteller and in my writing journey."
Robert B.

"In a lot of ways. The most productive 8 weeks of writing I've ever had."
Janine C.

"The Accountability Sessions did just that -- make me accountable for setting aside dedicated time for writing. I was able to make progress on several different small screen projects and writing assignments rather than one specific project."
Kyvon E.

“Writers write, and I think sometimes life can get in the way of finding the time to do precisely that. The screenwriting accountability group provided the ideal space to challenge myself to commit time towards writing. It was a vibrant community where I was to develop my writing skills, moreover building a consistent habit of 'showing up' to write. After the program, those habits have stuck and now I'm proactive when it comes to finding time to dedicate to writing. Thank you BFS!”

FAQs

We encourage participants to attend at least 80% of the writing sessions?
This program is most powerful when everybody shows up. On time, camera on and focused.
We encourage participants to commit to attending the first 90 minutes of each session.
If you're unable to do so, we kindly ask that you reconsider joining.
Once the program has started, participants are not able to switch groups or join another group. This is to maintain the consistency and cohesion of each group, ensuring that all members are accountable with one another.
Each group will have two leaders and they are expected to be present at most if not all sessions (in your respective group).
Group leaders are excepted to show up 15 minutes before the session begins, spark conversation amongst the group before and after the session and mark attendance.
Since there are two group leaders they can alternate who marks attendance and cover for each other if one is absent.
10 minutes before your writing session begins.
This is to give yourself an opportunity to set up your software/scripts/notes and to verbalize your daily goal to the group for your writing session.
You can connect with other writers before and after each writing session.
We also encourage you to set up virtual 1:1 with participants in your group and share your work with each other for feedback.
After you register for the program you will automatically receive a link for the orientation on September 25th, 9 to 9:45pm ET.
You can find the member application on the bottom of our community sidebar after you login our Heartbeat Portal.