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Short Drama Writing 101: A Practical Course with Real Case Studies

Learn how to create viral short dramas — also known as verticals or micro dramas — from concept to screen.


Born from China’s web fiction culture, short dramas began as stories written by ordinary people with extraordinary creativity.


Today, with the rise of AI tools, we’ve entered an era of mass creativity.


In this course, you’ll learn through real short drama case studies — including both successful examples and those that still need improvement.

I’ll show you why certain stories work, where others fall short, and how to refine them using the core storytelling mechanics of the TikTok era — from hooks and pacing to emotional payoff.

It is for Everyone

Short Drama Writing 101:  A Practical Course with Real Case Studies is designed for anyone who wants to understand how short dramas (vertical drama, micro dramas) are reshaping storytelling today — from complete beginners to creators and professionals working on global platforms.


You’ll learn the logic behind China’s short drama explosion, where web fiction culture turned ordinary people into breakout creators — and how those same storytelling mechanics are now influencing the TikTok era worldwide.


With AI tools lowering the barrier to entry, we’ve entered a new age of mass creativity.

You no longer need a big studio or industry connections — just a clear understanding of how short dramas actually work.


Through step-by-step lessons, you’ll learn how to build powerful hooks, structure emotional beats, and design payoffs that keep viewers watching — through extensive case studies primarily from Chinese short dramas, alongside selected international examples.


China represents one of the most competitive short drama markets in the world, with hundreds of millions of viewers and an unforgiving level of competition.

In this environment, small storytelling mistakes don’t just underperform — they fail completely.


These case studies show you what survives in a high-pressure market, what gets eliminated, and why, so you can apply those lessons anywhere.


I’ll show you what works, what doesn’t, why it matters, and how to improve — so you can apply these principles to your own stories, wherever you’re creating.


Whether you’re an independent beginner, a creator on platforms like TikTok or YouTube, or part of an overseas studio exploring short dramas, this course gives you a clear, practical foundation.


No big studio needed — just creativity, clarity, and the right storytelling formula.





📅 Launch Note


This course was first published on October 24, 2025.


It has since been updated twice — on November 1 and November 20 — and currently includes 2 hours and 40 minutes of content.


Another major update is already planned and will be added soon.

All future updates are included at no extra cost for current buyers.





🎥 Free Preview Available


A selection of lessons is available to watch for free on our YouTube channel:

👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL788z4klHREl4gF2sWHWIyfImS8sV8YT3





🎁 A one-time investment with lifetime value

About Me

Wenwen Han is the founder of the Short Drama Alliance with a background spanning China’s short-drama platforms and independent short-drama production.


She now focuses on training overseas content platforms, production companies, and writers, helping them develop and structure short dramas for global markets based on China’s market-validated systems.


She has been invited as a short-drama speaker at Short Film Days and the 1 Billion Followers Summit.

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Learn the real logic behind the short drama boom — from China’s creators to global storytellers.

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