DescriptionWriters once dreamed of writing novels. Now screenplays top the dream list. Hear two top teachers explain the sometimes ungentle art of writing salable movie and television scripts. Screenwriting: How to Move Your Tale In this fast-moving and enterta…
DescriptionHumor is ignored and misunderstood in writing. But learning to use humor will improve your writing and your bottom line. These two workshops are from experts who can help you ride the comedy wave to successful humor writing.
DescriptionWriting Your First Novel Learn how to write The Great American Novel from veteran novelist James Magnuson. Topics include how to: Use autobiographical material Complete your manuscript Find the spine of your novel Handle rewrites Keep your vision Avoid common pitfalls How to Write Historical Fiction Listening to Roberta Gellis is a privilege. Her no-nonsense approach to writing historical fiction will answer questions you didn't know you had and keep you on track with your own manuscript. Topics include how to: Carry out useful research Pin down a historical period Discover how historical people lived and felt Pick a key event Create believable characters…
DescriptionOne of the best writing teachers in the English language on how to structure your novel & how to build strong story people who will enrich your fiction. Structuring Your Novel A step-by-step guide to writing stories you can sell. Learn how to: Conceive and cast your work Find the spine Drive the plot forward Use scene and sequel as building blocks Create conflict Use the springboard scene And much, much more! How to Build Fictional Characters Learn how to: Create memorable heroes and villains Make your characters likeable Give your characters purpose Put story people in danger Discover a character's attitude and motivation…
DescriptionThis delightful workshop covers how you can use the myths and fairy tales that link us all to give your story more oomph. Get ready to laugh while you learn, because the speaker is a natural storyteller and a witty observer of life. Whether you're creating a screenplay, a novel, a play, a computer game, a puppet show, or just an entry in your journal, your story will be richer, it will touch more people, and it will have more meaning and depth after you listen to Chris Vogler's talk. Learn about: The Hero's Ordinary and Special Worlds The Four Major Movements of Any Story The Cast of Characters: Hero, Mentor, Threshold Guardian, Herald, Shapeshifter, Shadow, and Trickster…
