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Weekend workshop for scriptwriters

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:02

Aspirant scriptwriters who would like to develop their craft and write for a visual medium are invited to develop the write attitude with The Writing Studio's weekend workshop at Homebrew Films in Gardens, Cape Town on August 6 and 7.

Writers will learn the fundamentals of building and telling a compelling story, and how to effectively dramatise ideas, characters and plot.

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. It examines the principles of writing for a visual medium and what it takes to be screenwriter. Your idea (or novel) will be transformed into a concept that will be reworked into hardcopy, into 120 pages filled with action, description

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 storytelling and the craft of writing a universal story that reflects the uniqueness, history and culture of South Africa and Africa.

The trainer is local writer, playwright, movie journalist and Education, Training and Development Practitioner Daniel Dercksen, who has been teaching workshops in scriptwriting and creative writing throughout South Africa the past 10 years.

The Weekend Workshop for Scriptwriters takes place on August 6 and 7 from 10am until 5pm at Homebrew Films in Gardens, Cape Town.

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

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