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The Literary Consultancy: Being a Writer - Lessons from Film with Alby James
Tue 21 Mar 2023 to Tue 21 Mar 2023
The next in our series of Being a Writer workshops is an exciting one, as we're joined by producer, director, screenwriter and talent development trainer Alby James for Lessons from Film: what we can learn from the big screen to create more powerful stories

Join us as film director Alby James takes us through this interactive workshop all about how the art of screenwriting can help us to:

Understand character and motivation, and that actions are not what they may seem
Strength test our structure by creating a powerful logline
Pitch ideas with confidence by understanding how to capture your audience quickly
Sketch out a powerful story, quickly, using a simple and effective character journey map

This workshop has been designed with fiction writers in mind, using techniques and tools from TV and film to apply to any creative work in progress. No previous screenwriting experience is necessary.

Date: 21 March 2023, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free to Being A Writer members. Not yet a member? You can sign up  for your free 30-day trial today.

Further info and to book here

Additional Information:
Location:
Online
Region(s):
International
Price:
Free to Being A Writer members

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