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An inspiring weekend workshop for writers takes place on 5 and 6 October, 2024 in Johannesburg and will take you from inspiration to writing your first pages. MORE
The Writing Studio teamed up with The Showroom Theatre in Prince Albert to sharpen the writing talent of budding playwrights to craft new life shows that will be staged at The Showroom Theatre. The WORKSHOP FOR PLAYWRIGHTS takes aspirant writers through the process of writing a stage play (musical), from inspiration to writing the first draft. Contact Us
Although AI is now a reality, it started life as speculative fiction a century ago when German writer Thea von Harbou wrote Metropolis for her filmmaking husband Fritz Lang. MORE
If your story has a healthy heart, it will result in happy readers and audiences – If you want to be a writer, there are some basics you must know from the outset before start thinking about writing your masterwork. MORE
The greatest wedding movies aren’t married to a formula—they are committed to emotion, authenticity, and truth. MORE
Being An Independent Writer – Independence means freedom, but it also means taking responsibility for everything to do with your work. You become the captain of our ship. You’re not just a writer, but a businessperson. MORE
How to get motivated to write your story – Your head is swimming with ideas. Your imagination is drowning in inspiration. Your story is begging to be written. Your motivated action is deflated. MORE
To adapt or not to adapt – Modifying something to create a change in structure, function, and form is rewarding. MORE
Who Are The People Who Live In Your Story? Great stories are about characters we care about. Characters who embody our emotions and, at some level, even our thoughts. MORE
Find Your Voice As A Writer. If you find it difficult to start writing, not sure what medium to write for, or what to write, this motivational and inspirational and introspective course will empower you with the write skills. MORE
The Importance Of Table Readings – It’s important to arrange a read-through of your script or manuscript. MORE
As a writer, you write, and when you’ve cultivated a habit of writing, you’re not doing something you have to force yourself to do, but rather something you are passionate about and enjoy. Get into The Write Habit
Daniel Dercksen shares a few thoughts about screenwriting and filmmaking with Gavin Hood