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The ABC of writing a screenplay

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:47

If you're an aspiring storyteller with a vivid imagination whose ideas are larger than life, The Writing Studio has an exciting Weekend Workshop for Screenwriters at Sasani Studios in Highlands North, Johannesburg on 19 and 20 November.

Aspirant screenwriters can learn the fundamentals of building and telling a compelling story, and how to effectively dramatise your idea, characters and plot.

Hosted by Homebrew Films, this outcome-based workshop explores the writing process, developing characters and mastering the art of structure, as well as examining the world of contemporary filmmaking and films.

It is a basic workshop that explores the art of visual narrative and the craft of writing a universal story that reflects the uniqueness, history and culture of South Africa and Africa.

The Write Journey is about writers connecting with the process of writing productively in their comfort zones and producing South African stories the world wants to experience.

Within ONE WEEKEND budding screenwriters will understand the principles of writing for a visual medium and what it takes to be screenwriter in South Africa.

The inspirational and motivational workshop is ideal for ANYONE with an idea for a story. If there is something or someone you want to write about this is your opportunity to turn thoughts into words.

The course turns theory into practise and ideas inside out. It explores the full dramatic or comedic potential of stories and empowers storytellers to write a compelling story that will reflect the uniqueness of their culture, history and experience.

The course is also ideal for novelists who would like to adapt their work into a visual medium, or writers who want to write stage plays.

The workshop is presented by Daniel Dercksen, a published playwright, writer, movie journalist, and qualified ETD Practitioner (Education, Training and Development) who has been teaching workshops in screenwriting, creative writing and filmmaking throughout South Africa the past 17 years.

The weekend workshop also takes place in Cape Town on 12 and 13 November and in Durban on November 26 and 27.

For more information on the Weekend Workshop and registration, visit the website www.writingstudio.co.za or send an email to info@writingstudio.co.za

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