Writers' Room Experience
Part 3 | Weeks 7-8
Participants will discover their true nature as a writer in this one-of-a-kind
writers' room workshop.
Most writers have not experienced working in a team environment. In fact, many aspiring writers do not realize that there are two types of writers, just as there are two types of artists — solo artists and collaborative artists. Solo writers enjoy creating and writing on their own, whereas collaborative writers thrive in cooperative settings and find working in isolation to be a torturous task. In fact, it is often so distressing for collaborative writers to work in seclusion that they turn away from their craft altogether convinced they’re not truly capable of writing. Many potential great writers are lost this way. ​
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Today, several forms of entertainment are written in a team environment: television series, streaming series, animation (both animated films and children's cartoons), and console/virtual reality-based game narratives.
Many of the biggest blockbuster films are written by writing partners or small teams.
Understanding one's nature as a writer will direct one onto the right path.
Who is this workshop for?
For those interested in writing.
Weeks 7 & 8:
Inside the Writers' Room
This is a hands-on introduction to the collaborative process of storytelling. A fully immersive workshop in a simulated professional environment.
Building on concepts and exercises from
Parts 1 and 2, we will collectively develop a story premise and bring characters, worlds, and plotlines to life as a team.
By the end of this program, participants will have crafted their own short film script, giving them the confidence to continue writing within a team or on their own.
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Course Requirments
The Writers' Room Experience can be done as a stand-alone workshop, however, it is recommended to take the Principles of Story seminar prior to this workshop.
Details
Correctional Institutions:
2 Weeks (One Day Per Week) - Onsite
5 hours/day = 10 instructional hours
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OR
Recovery Facilities:
One Intensive 2-day Workshop - Onsite
5 hours/day = 10 instructional hours
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Minimum 4 Participants per cohort
Maximum 8 Participants per cohort
