Write Your Screenplay Outline with Bryan Cogman
Write your screenplay outline in 14 days with GoT writer Bryan Cogman. Get clear structure, daily creative progress, and follow-through.
Challenge Overview
Who This Is For
Who this helps
Common struggles
Challenge Outcomes
Complete a Usable Screenplay Outline
Walk away with a full, structured outline that’s ready to turn into a script or use in pitches.
Develop a Repeatable Writing Practice
Build the kind of daily consistency professional writers rely on to finish under pressure.
Clarify Your Story’s Structure and Scope
Break your idea into a clear beginning, middle, and end—without overthinking or getting stuck.
Explore Story Without Rigid Rules
Work with a flexible but focused approach drawn from the process of a top-tier showrunner’s room.
Break Through Creative Paralysis
Stop spinning and start producing with daily prompts, deadlines, and peer accountability.
Challenge Structure
Foundations and Discovery
7 DaysDefine your idea, study template films, free-write, extract beats, and meet your characters.
Drafting and Completion
7 DaysOutline Acts 1–3, review and refine your structure, polish your story, and complete your full outline.
What Participants Say
“Working together has really taken study to new levels of consistency and focus.”
L.O.
“I came out on the other end of a challenge with results! And more than that, I came out with momentum toward my larger goal.”
Daniel S.
Attribution
Created by
The official host account for GetMotivated.ai. We build gamified habit-building experiences that help you stick to your goals.
In partnership with
Emmy-nominated screenwriter and producer best known for his work on HBO's Game of Thrones, where he served as co-executive producer and wrote several of the series' most acclaimed episodes including "Kissed by Fire" and "The Laws of Gods and Men." Beyond Thrones, Cogman has worked on Amazon's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power as a consulting producer and is developing original projects for television. A passionate advocate for the craft of storytelling, he brings decades of experience in narrative structure, character development, and the discipline of daily writing to his screenwriting programs.
Source attribution identifies cited work and inspiration. It does not imply endorsement, collaboration, or direct participation unless explicitly stated above.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The challenge works for both beginners and experienced writers. You just need a story idea and willingness to write.
No. This challenge is based on Bryan’s process, but there are no live sessions or direct interaction.
Most days take 30–60 minutes. One day involves watching template films, which will take longer.
You can catch up anytime. Each day is self-paced and designed to help you keep moving forward, even if life gets busy.
No. You can complete the challenge using any writing tool you prefer—Google Docs, Word, Final Draft, or pen and paper.
Only if you want to. You’re encouraged to share in your group, but it’s entirely optional.
You’ll still have the entire system and prompts. You can keep working at your pace or restart with a new group.
Built for follow-through
Why GetMotivated.ai Works
Most programs tell you what to do. This one helps you actually do it.
People Who Support You
Stay accountable with a buddy, a small group, or go solo. You choose — the support is there either way.
Programs You Can Finish
Proven programs with a clear finish line and enough guidance to keep the next step concrete.
Simple Accountability
A 60-second check-in — by app, SMS, or email. No guilt if you miss one. Just keep going.
Progress You Can See
Every check-in earns points. Every week builds on the last. You can see exactly how far you've come.
AI Coaching That Adapts
It reads your check-ins and gives you an analysis: what's working, what's slipping, and what to do next. Guidance based on your actual behavior, not guesswork.
Choose how you start
Plan
Start when you choose
Adjust timing as needed.
Challenge
Start with the cohort
Same schedule together.
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