The write journey for screenwriters

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The Write Journey weekend workshop for screenwriters takes place in Cape Town on 31 August and 1 September and in Johannesburg on 7 and 8 September from 10h00 to 18h00 on both days.

During the workshop aspects such as mastering the art of plotting a story, defining and developing a premise, concept, theme and characters and taking ownership of the writing process are discussed.

Within one weekend aspiring screenwriters will understand the principles of writing for a visual medium and what it takes to be a screenwriter in South Africa.

The workshop is ideal for anyone with an idea for a story. Ideas will be transformed into concepts that will be reworked into visual narratives filled with action, description and vibrant characters.

Following the workshop, writers will be guided through the process of developing their screenplays through The Write Agency and get their drafts shaped for the international film, television and publishing markets.

Daniel Dercksen, a local writer, playwright, movie journalist and education, training and development practitioner hosts the workshop. He has more than 30 years experience as a freelance journalist and is a published playwright accredited by the South African Qualifications Authority.

Graduates of previous workshops include award-winning playwright Neil Coppen (winner of the Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Theatre 2011 as well as the Naledi Award for Best South African Play, Abnormal Loads, 2013), filmmakers John Barker (Spud 3: Learning to Fly, Bunny Chow and How to Steal a Million) and Henk Pretorius (Bakgat!, Fanie Fourie s Lobola).

The weekend workshop is hosted by The Writing Studio in Cape Town and Annie Malan Promotions in Johannesburg.

To register and for the full agenda visit http://www.writingstudio.co.za or email info@writingstudio.co.za.

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