Storytelling Basics and Support: For Screenwriters, Playwrights, and Others

Van 26 $ /h

Looking to start writing your first screenplay, play, or something else of your liking? Want help with something you're currently writing? In this class, you'll learn how the structure of a story functions and improve upon any part of storytelling you want to get better at.

Practices in class include writing exercises, in-class proofreading, and delving into other pieces of work to see what makes them a good story.

Extra informatie

Make sure to have some sort of writing tool/software that you use!
For novels = anything! But for screenplays/stageplays/comics = Final Draft, etc.

Locatie

Online vanuit Verenigde Staten

Over

Hello, my name's Alina! Originally a biology major, I switched to the arts (particularly writing) as I have a knack for story building and creativity that I've wanted to make clear for myself and others.

Though I've had experience working with others on projects, this is my first time teaching people about something I know, so despite being on the shyer side, I'm excited to see what's in store for this part of my life.

I'm accepting of all students and believe in the idea that the best class is one that is open to discussion, thought, and critique. Since I'm quite tech-savvy, I'm almost always available to answer student responses, and want to provide them with the most and highest-quality information I can give them.

Outside of writing, I like to work on films, listen/play music, do art, read comics, cook, go to the gym, explore new places, and go out stargazing when I can.

Opleiding

Sophomore at Drexel University studying for a B.S. in Screenwriting & Playwriting with a minor in Film & TV Production. Total GPA is a 3.5, but my previous term was a 3.6.

Leservaring

In the past, I've developed my own story for a summer Honors program and collaborated with the program director for my major on his own historical script about atomic Las Vegas at the start of the Cold War. I've also written my own scripts and plays throughout the course of a year now, and planning to develop two scripts into a play and a short film this winter quarter!

Leeftijd

Tieners (13-17 jaar oud)

Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)

Senioren (65+ jaar oud)

Niveau van de leerling

Beginner

Gemiddeld

Duur

30 minuten

45 minuten

De les wordt gegeven in

Engels

Vaardigheden

Creatief schrijven (universitair niveau)

Film maken

Toneelschrijven

Beschikbaarheid typische week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Belgin

5.0

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In this lesson you will learn the basics of filmmaking, from writing a screenplay to editing your own film. You will learn how to tell a story with images and sound, how to use a camera and a microphone, and what software you need to finish your film. You will also receive tips and feedback from an experienced film maker who will help you develop your creativity. This class is suitable for beginners and advanced students who want to increase their film knowledge and share their passion with others.

Antoine

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— Methodology —

This course is designed for all levels, from beginners wanting to start their first project to professionals looking to refine their creative vision.

— Learning Philosophy —

I believe that learning is a dialogue. My approach is flexible and adapts to your needs: field case studies, participatory guidance during creation, and targeted training on specific aspects.

Sessions are scheduled according to your needs and constraints, ideally every two weeks to maintain a good rhythm.

— First Meeting —

During our first meeting, we will define the framework, method, tools, and objectives of the training together.

— Topics Covered —

Preparation

• Defining the specifications, objectives, and intentions
• Concept development
• Research
• Pre-existing similar projects
• Narrative/visual aesthetics, inspirations
• Directing concepts: the director’s responsibilities
• Production concepts: the producer’s responsibilities

Scriptwriting/Outline

• Formatting
• Structure
• Dialogues
• Effective formulas

Budgeting

• Breakdown

Preproduction

• Theoretical concepts: the hierarchy of a production
• Responsibilities of a production manager and assistant director
• Artistic direction
• Storyboarding and image grammar
• Scouting (technical)
• Material preparation, rental management
• Workflow
• Rehearsals

Shooting

• Sound recording
• Mastering the camera and viewpoint
• Visual storytelling
• Using light to influence emotions
• Building a cinematic image
• Directing actors

Postproduction

• Editing: techniques and grammar
• Sound design: sound effects, audio narration
• Interaction with a music composer
• Color grading: the power of image treatment and visual aesthetics
• Introduction to special effects with After Effects

John

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We all have some kind of creativity that we want to express, but sometimes it's hard to go it alone. This class is for people who want to improve their abilities at writing in English. This includes those who want to write creatively as well as people who need to improve their academic or business writing skills.

Dirk

5.0

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Articles, books, columns, film scripts, press releases, radio spots, reviews, TV scripts and simply copywriting with SEO: most of us have tried to squeeze one or more of these types of writing out of the (virtual) pen. However, it is not always easy to deliver good texts. One person has great ideas, but cannot convert them into ink (digital or otherwise); the other is creative, but makes too many spelling mistakes; and a third kind of person is a language Nazi, but fails to come up with fluent, natural-feeling dialogue. The writing course from offers solace.

This way you can not only learn to act, but also get a taste of our courses in debate and presentation techniques (our TV course), communication, singing, improvisation, physical acting, lie detection, hypnosis, directing, or writing! Of course, it remains true: the more you follow one particular course, the faster you progress.

Our writing course

Our course covers all possible texts and can be followed both privately and in a small group. Moreover, we mainly teach you what you are interested in. During our first meeting we will discuss your goals in detail, after which we will focus the entire course on what you exactly want and need. All ages and levels are welcome with us, so we welcome you with open arms even if you have no experience at all or especially need tutoring!

About our coach

To be sure: our head coach is at home in all markets. He wrote his first book, the science fantasy Ice, the Lost Planet, when he was 11. The novel was published three years later, which earned Dirk his city's cultural merit prize and items on almost all national TV and radio stations, as well as articles in every leading newspaper and a large number of magazines. Dirk later also became the very first Flemish author whose books he himself had pinned in English were published by American publishers: Fates Worse than Death: Hunter by Vajra Enterprises and Baour, Strands of Death by BlackWyrm Publishing.

In between Dirk became a journalist. He wrote - or still writes - for 'fanzines', magazines, newspapers and websites such as Zita, Skynet, The Fighting Bard, Mandragon, Dreun, Mindview, Keys & Chords, Bello Magazine, De Zondag, Doorgelicht.be, MetalBorn, BeauSense Magazine, PDF'zines, GameJunks, Rpg.net, the Delta Gids, Cerberus, Cerberus Too, Cerberus Food & Lifestyle, Wellness Insight, Care Insight, Move On, Cult of Cool, Cult of Chic and Cult of Design. Thanks to his wide range of interests, he could go just about anywhere to write passionately about his favorite topics, but there is more.

Dirk wrote hundreds of press releases for PR agency Oskaar and later for his own PR agency, Badass PR - mainly for films, television series, the hospitality industry and various charities. He also provides numerous newsletters and social media for his clients.

Dirk has been a coach since he was twenty – when he was still studying psychology at the KUL – and has written several film and short film scripts as an acting teacher and screenwriter. Numerous radio spots have also rolled out of his brain. The most startling assignment, however, came when Modiphius Entertainment – the largest independent producer and distributor of role-playing games in the world – hired him to write the film script and audio play for Achtung! Cthulhu to write. They were so well received that he is currently reading the complete audio series of Achtung! Cthulhu is finishing. In addition, he is busy working on Iron Sky: The Roleplaying Game, which has been delayed considerably due to the fact that the second film was released much later than expected, production problems, the death of one of the two lead writers and the corona crisis. , but will be released next year at the largest role-playing convention in the world, Gen Con in Indianapolis.

About you

During our writing course, it goes without saying that it is not about us, but about you and your writing! Few things we enjoy as much as watching someone progress and live their passions. That is why we often go a step further after class and continue to support you, whatever texts you want to write!

Laurent

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In deze les zal een overzicht gegeven worden van de structuur, chronologie en shortcuts om een volwaardige academische bachelorproef of thesis te schrijven. Hierbij zullen een paar extra tips gegeven worden om in Word een tekst in het NL of EN tot een goed einde te brengen!

Niels

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In my masterclass workshop "Artistic Coaching in Photography, Film Editing and Filmmaking", I will show you how to use Adobe Premiere Pro and other film editing tools, how to make a film from start to finish, how to make your film visible to film festivals, how to create photography with your own unique signature, how to grow your audience, how to unblock limiting beliefs of being an artist and thrive as one!

In today's profound world of photography and audiovisual content (where everyone with a phone can be an artist), I will help you develop as a REAL artist through methods and years of expertise and self-study, which worked for me and other professionals

Whether you just want to practice or let me be your guide, as a recognized filmmaker I have worked with nominated film directors, been selected by film festivals, and have received the endorsement of many incredible artists and collectives all over the world with my photography.

Astrid

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Spoken word is a performing art between poetry and performance, leaving reason behind and discovering your creativity. I would love to teach you how to write poetry and spoken word pieces. First of all, we zoom in on the content: how do you translate your experiences, opinions, stories to paper, how do you go from idea to piece, and which writing techniques help you write? And we mainly get to work with fun assignments. From the content point of view, we then look at performance: how do you recite a piece, and how does it support what you want to say.

Sophie

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FIND YOUR FASCINATION
You love writing and are full of ideas. You are curious about telling stories with images, words and music or making films. But how do you start? What themes would you like to make a film about? In this workshop you will get to know yourself and your fascination: the basis of the journey of discovery into who you are as a filmmaker.

FIND YOUR STORY
The first steps in getting to know yourself as a storyteller have been taken. Maybe you would like to interview others or make a film about animals. Yet you have to delve a layer deeper into the world of your story before you can take a step outside. Everyone has their own story, but how do you go from your fascinations to finding your story?

FIND YOUR SHAPE
You start to see the world more and more through the eyes of a filmmaker. You have an idea of your fascinations and story, but how do you make the transition to film? In this lesson I will take you through the rich possibilities to tell your story. There are no boundaries in shapes. Do you dare to take a deep-sea dive or experience the magic of film?

FIND YOUR FILM
Every great filmmaker started experimenting at some point. In this workshop we will make our own 1-minute documentary film. You learn to sit in the director's seat, dive into the world of editing and leave with your own film. From fascination to film: you did it!

Annabelle

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As a self taught editor, i always wished for some guidance when it came to figuring out how to go about making an edit, finding sponsers, following trends and networking. What kind of content are we making? What is the clients brand? How do we ensure the viewer stays entertained throughout the video? What are the sponsors wishes and how do we meet them? After 3 years of trial and error, i managed to figure out many effective and easy ways to deliver the best content. When trying to grow your portfolio, and develop as a film/videographer it's important to have an ever growing network of fellow editors! Send me a message if you are looking to work on anything edit, videography, socials or content related!

Brands i have worked with in the past 6 months:
Bulldog Amsterdam
Greenmeister
OCB
Mascotte
MJ Arsenal
Softglass

Ilona

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The purpose of this class is to get you (back to) writing. It doesn't matter if you're stuck or just getting started.

With simple generative writing prompts and exercises, I'll help you overcome your fear of the blank page and start writing. My goal is to help you "rest on the page" and get into a state of flow through techniques like freewriting, list-making, and word associations.

You can also receive individual feedback and support on your current or upcoming writing projects, along with helpful exercises that you can do at home, which we can then discuss.

The class can be taught in either English or Dutch.

Ilona (1992) lives and works in Brussels as a writer, poet, and photographer. Her work examines the fragile architecture of being human, paying particular attention to what hides at the edges of existence, in the shadow of shame. With a background in English literature, linguistics, and political science, she has worked as a writer and copywriter for a decade. Newspaper De Morgen praised her debut novel Donkerkiemer (Pelckmans Publishers, 2023) as ‘particularly cleverly composed' and 'psychologically and philosophically profound’. Themes such as ritual, memory, and loss, as well as a gentle rebellion against prevailing norms and systems, are central to her work. She is currently working on a second novel.

Chris

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Everyone learns differently. That's why I teach the way you want. You decide what you want to learn and how, including when your lesson takes place and how long it lasts.

I teach creative writing to anyone who wants it, regardless of age, online or at my home in Velp. I can help you write fiction, nonfiction, poetry, song lyrics or theatre text. I can teach you writing techniques or we can work on a writing project. Whether it's a book, blog, fan fiction or thesis, I can help you. Anything is possible.

I'm a trained writer and teacher. I have over 10 years of experience in education and have taught creative writing, literature, art history, and other subjects at a small secondary school, where I'm also a team member. I write teaching materials that are used at various secondary and higher education schools. I have extensive experience with innovative teaching methods and one-on-one teaching.

If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Besides creative writing, you can also come to me for lessons in music theory, art history and mathematics.

5.0

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Creative writing for (fiction and non-fiction) writers who are seeking expert coaching. Whether you're just starting out, need a brainstorm partner or are well into finishing your manuscript: I can help. Together we'll explore your imagination, open doors you didn't even know were there and polish your talent and technique.

About me: I've been a professional writer for over fifteen years. I've worked (and currently am working) in journalism, advertisement and schools.

María-Dulce

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Thematic cycles of five sessions, each lasting three hours. Participants write based on instructions. At the end, all the texts are read (and discussed).
Workshops take place on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. European time.
The next series begins on Saturday, August 30th and September 20th. The theme is "Refining Perceptions."

Arvid

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Whether you'd like to learn how to make a script, write a short story, or write poetry, here is the place to be!

In this class, I'll explain and help you create your thoughts on paper, after my own intensive bachelor studies- I feel obliged to help any growing artist and filmmaker to expand their horizons and learn to work on your next best script.

In the classes I will delve into numerous topics such as:
- genres of writing and film
- how to structure a story
- how to write engaging characters and plot
- how to estimate your budget and runtime (for filmmakers)
- how to find ideas
- how to not break your laptop during writer's block

Nathalie

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Description:
This class is for anyone who wants to learn how to tell powerful and authentic stories through digital media. You’ll discover how to translate your ideas into engaging video or social content that truly connects with your audience. We’ll explore storytelling structures, filming techniques, and creative strategies to make your message stand out in today’s digital world.

What you’ll learn:

The fundamentals of storytelling and story structure

How to identify your authentic voice and message

Basics of filming, framing, and visual composition

How to use light, sound, and editing to enhance your story

Creating content that inspires trust and emotion

Tips for sharing your story effectively online