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Write for Animation Academy

Course community teaching aspiring writers to break into animation screenwriting

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Breaking into animation writing can feel like guesswork, since there is no single path and most aspiring writers have no way to get real feedback or learn how professionals actually work. Write for Animation Academy is a membership built for animation writers, artists, and storytellers of any level who want structured practice, direct feedback, and a genuine path toward paid work in the industry.

Members show up for nearly-daily Writing Room sessions, weekly Feedback Fridays for peer story review, and monthly live classes covering storytelling craft with interactive Q&A. The Academy also includes the Write Your Short! course curriculum and recorded masterclasses from professionals who have worked with Pixar, Netflix, Disney, and DreamWorks, giving members a way to keep writing consistently while learning directly from people working in the industry today.

Outcomes

  • Build a consistent animation writing practice
  • Get real feedback on your stories from peers
  • Learn craft directly from industry professionals
  • Grow a network of fellow animation writers
  • Move your writing career toward paid work

What's included?

  • WFA Academy Platform and App

    Full access to the WFA Academy platform and app, giving members one place to track classes, writing sessions, and community activity.

  • Monthly Live Classes

    Monthly live classes covering storytelling insights with interactive Q&A sessions, giving members direct access to the founder's teaching.

  • Writing Room Sessions

    Nearly-daily Writing Room sessions for collaborative writing, helping members build a consistent writing habit alongside peers.

  • Feedback Fridays

    Weekly Feedback Fridays where members get peer review on their stories, helping them sharpen their scripts before sending them out.

  • Industry Masterclasses

    Recorded masterclasses from professionals who have worked with Pixar, Netflix, Disney, and DreamWorks, covering real techniques from the animation industry.

  • Write Your Short! Course

    The Write Your Short! course curriculum, walking members step by step through writing their own animated short.

  • Community App

    A dedicated community app for connecting with fellow writers between live sessions.

Who is this for?

  • Aspiring animation writers just starting to build their craft
  • Working writers and artists who want structured feedback and practice
  • Storytellers with a strong passion for animation ready to commit to regular writing
  • Writers looking to connect with industry professionals and peers

About the creator

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Pietro Schito

Founder of Write for Animation | Award-Winning Animation Screenwriter & Producer

Pietro Schito grew up in Milan, Italy, where a childhood meeting with Disney animators sparked a lifelong fascination with animation. After working in television production, he moved to Mexico and then the United States, completing the screenwriting...