The Write Journey workshop, presented by Daniel Dercksen, takes place at The
Writing Studio in Greenpoint, Cape Town on 8 and 15 November from 10h00 until
18h00. The Writing Studio is an independent training initiative which is focused on
the craft of writing and nurturing the talent of South African storytellers.
The workshop teaches aspirant writers how to conceptualise ideas, amplify thematic
purpose, define and develop characters as well as plot and structure a story. After
receiving hands-on experience in the workshop and writing the first 10 pages of
their screenplay, writers work individually with trainer Dercksen to develop and
complete a script draft which is then evaluated by The Write Agency, and forwarded
to potential local and international producers.
Dercksen is a published film and theatre journalist who has been in the industry for
30 years. He has taught workshops in creative writing, playwriting and
screenwriting throughout South Africa over the past 19 years. Graduates of previous
workshops include filmmakers like Henk Pretorius (Bakgat, Leading
Lady), John Barker (How to Steal a Million, Spud 3) and Sallas
de Jager (Roepman, Verraaiers, Stuur Groete aan Mannetjies Roux).
To register send an email to daniel@writingstudio.co.za or call Dercksen on 072 474
1079. Visit The Writing Studio website (http://www.writingstudio.co.za) for more
information.
