If you’re ready to embark on a storytelling adventure, The Write Journey is here to guide you every step of the way—from the spark of inspiration to developing your ideas, characters, and plot, all the way to writing your first pages.
Grounded in the timeless principles of Classical design, refined over 4,000 years, The Write Journey is both instinctive and universal. It uniquely combines two courses into one, empowering you to transform ideas into a successful narrative while also discovering more about yourself as a writer.
Under the expert mentorship of Daniel Dercksen, the founder of The Writing Studio with 25 years of experience, this comprehensive course provides invaluable guidance. You’ll journey through the art and craft of storytelling, from initial inspiration to completing the first pages of your work.
The Writing Studio has played an instrumental role in shaping the careers of some of South Africa’s leading filmmakers and storytellers. Now, it’s cultivating the skills of future writers and paving the way for new voices in the world of storytelling.
The Write Journey is an interactive course that transforms the voice in your head into a compelling narrative.
Course Structure & Mentorship
The course consists of 12 in-depth units, each with dedicated Self-Tasks that encourage you to research and complete assignments at your own pace. These tasks are submitted to your mentor, who will ensure you’re on the right path. Your mentor is there every step of the way to help clarify concepts and tackle any challenges you face.
This online course is conducted via email correspondence, offering a personalized, one-on-one mentorship experience.
Who Is It For?
The Write Journey is designed for anyone with a story to tell.
The Write Journey is ideal for:
- Screenwriters: If your narrative takes shape through pictures, you’re creating a screenplay.
- Novelists: If your tale arises from inner thoughts, you’re creating a novel.
- Playwrights: Stories rooted in spoken words transform into plays.
Your story determines the best medium for its telling. What begins as a novel might find its ideal form as a film or TV series, while a screenplay could be adapted into a novel to complement and market the visual production. Likewise, some stories come alive as compelling stage plays, brought to life in live theatre.
If you dream of turning your ideas into stories that resonate, The Write Journey will equip you with the tools and guidance to achieve your goals.
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Over the past 25 years, The Writing Studio has played a pivotal role in shaping the successful careers of many of South Africa’s leading filmmakers and storytellers. Today, it continues to nurture the next generation of writers, honing their skills in the art and craft of visual storytelling, as well as creating marketable screenplays, novels, and stage plays. Read more
With over four decades of experience as a Film and Theatre Journalist, coupled with 25 years of conducting screenwriting and writing workshops both in South Africa and internationally, The Write Journey has become the signature course of The Writing Studio. Founded by the esteemed Daniel Dercksen, this Independent Training Initiative continues to ignite inspiration and cultivate creativity, nurturing writers from all walks of life. READ MORE
