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Writing Pad @ 1132 Van Pelt Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Is there a book you love so much that you dream of turning it into a TV Series? Orange is the New Black, The Handmaid’s Tale, Dexter & True Blood are all examples of existing IP that have been turned into standout TV shows. There’s also an abundance of work in the public domain that is ripe for the picking and absolutely free (think FX’s Christmas Carol)! In this seminar format class, successful TV writer Stephanie Kornick (Transparent)...
Writing Pad @ Online Classroom via Zoom, Los Angeles, CA
You have so many stories inside of you, and you are burning to tell them. But how do you get from inspiration to publication? In this Los Angeles freelance journalism workshop, successful journalist Sophia Kercher (NY Times, Elle) will take you through the paces of the freelance life. You’ll learn how to pitch to editors, keep your pile of ideas fresh, and work with your sources. Sophia will cover the mechanics of being a professional freelancer:...
As generals, pitches and writers’ rooms have moved online, so have the opportunities to enhance storytelling though pitch decks, sizzle reels and other visual sales tools. So why not take full advantage? In this Pitch Deck Workshop, you’ll explore the latest tools, techniques and methodologies to bring your project to life for producers, execs, agents and managers. You’ll start with the raw elements of your pitch such as premise, characters,...
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Explore Professional Private Group EventsTo take your place in a coveted Hollywood writers’ room, you’ll need more than just a killer sample. You’ll need an edge that allows you to hit the ground running from day one, experience. In this three-hour live online Writers’ Room Survival Bootcamp, The Handmaid’s Tale writers/producers Nina Fiore and John Herrera demystify the inner workings of the elusive world of Hollywood television development by breaking down the hierarchy, politics,...
Have you always wanted to start a blog, or do you have one that needs some direction? This workshop will provide you with a toolkit to create, maintain, promote, and drive traffic to your blog. You will get tips for which blogging platforms and content management systems to use, what kind of layout and content works best for online audiences, how to promote your blog effectively both online and off, and how to drive high-quality traffic to your...
Los Angeles Writers Group @ 1728 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Spend the evening learning about character development and learning ways to incorporate character development into your fiction.
A revolution has happened in the publishing world. It has been democratized through a variety of distribution channels including Amazon, Kobo, iBooks, barnesandnoble.com, and Smashwords. Thousands of authors are supplementing their income and/or leaving their day jobs from the revenue generated from self-publishing their work. We no longer have to wait for the big five traditional publishing houses to rubber stamp our work. In fact, the major houses...
Los Angeles Harbor College Extension
In a hands-on workshop featuring lectures, in-class writing exercises, and supportive feedback, discover how to write a comedic piece that is part story, part essay, part dialogue, and entirely, uniquely “you.” Learn all about the tools, techniques, and tricks that comedy writers use to get laughs in sitcoms, screenplays, blogs, story nights, and even business presentations. You’ll also make an exciting discovery: There are no...
Los Angeles Writers Group @ Location will be, Los Angeles, CA
In this series of workshops, we will examine in depth a different element of scene writing every Wednesday evening, so that by the end of the series, you will feel like you have all the tools you need to write better scenes. Each workshop starts with introductions, then a presentation on the evening’s topic with examples, a Q&A period, and one or two writing exercises to help cement what you’ve just learned. In this session, we will go...
Los Angeles Writers Group @ Location will be, Los Angeles, CA
In this series of workshops, we will examine in depth a different element of scene writing every Wednesday evening, so that by the end of the series, you will feel like you have all the tools you need to write better scenes. Each workshop starts with introductions, then a presentation on the evening’s topic with examples, a Q&A period, and one or two writing exercises to help cement what you’ve just learned. You can join any session you’d...
Los Angeles Writers Group @ Location will be, Los Angeles, CA
In this series of workshops, we will examine in depth a different element of scene writing every Wednesday evening, so that by the end of the series, you will feel like you have all the tools you need to write better scenes. Each workshop starts with introductions, then a presentation on the evening’s topic with examples, a Q&A period, and one or two writing exercises to help cement what you’ve just learned. You can join any session you’d...
Los Angeles Writers Group @ Location will be, Los Angeles, CA
In this series of workshops, we will examine in depth a different element of scene writing every Wednesday evening, so that by the end of the series, you will feel like you have all the tools you need to write better scenes. Each workshop starts with introductions, then a presentation on the evening’s topic with examples, a Q&A period, and one or two writing exercises to help cement what you’ve just learned. You can join any session you’d...
Los Angeles Writers Group @ Location will be, Los Angeles, CA
In this series of workshops, we will examine in depth a different element of scene writing every Wednesday evening, so that by the end of the series, you will feel like you have all the tools you need to write better scenes. Each workshop starts with introductions, then a presentation on the evening’s topic with examples, a Q&A period, and one or two writing exercises to help cement what you’ve just learned. You can join any session you’d...
Los Angeles Writers Group @ Location will be, Los Angeles, CA
In this series of workshops, we will examine in depth a different element of scene writing every Wednesday evening, so that by the end of the series, you will feel like you have all the tools you need to write better scenes. Each workshop starts with introductions, then a presentation on the evening’s topic with examples, a Q&A period, and one or two writing exercises to help cement what you’ve just learned. You can join any session you’d...
Los Angeles Writers Group @ Location will be, Los Angeles, CA
In this series of workshops, we will examine in depth a different element of scene writing every Wednesday evening, so that by the end of the series, you will feel like you have all the tools you need to write better scenes. Each workshop starts with introductions, then a presentation on the evening’s topic with examples, a Q&A period, and one or two writing exercises to help cement what you’ve just learned. You can join any session you’d...
Writing Pad @ 10200 Venice Blvd #203, Los Angeles, CA
Creating a stand out blog requires a compelling angle. In this class, successful editor and journalist, Margaret Wappler, will help you find yours! She'll share her secrets for generating endless posts from current events and what's happening in your life to keep your blog fresh and relevant. Margaret will also help you get into a regular blogging habit. You'll workshop two blog posts or blog concepts and get detailed instructor feedback. Margaret...
Writing Pad @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA
To be a successful children's author, you need to have good live storytelling skills. Whether you are an aspiring picture book author trying to promote your book, an actor launching a storytelling career, a parent trying to get your child to eat his vegetables, or a teacher struggling to get your class to pay attention, being able to tell a good story on the fly will give you superpowers with kids. In this class, award-winning storyteller Antonio...
In this one day class, successful journalist, Tim Grierson, will help you create a compelling concept for your blog and explore ways to reach an ever expanding audience. Tim will share samples of some of the hottest blogs on the net. You don't just want to post on Facebook about your neighbor’s organic silk worm farm. You want to share your passion for food, movies, politics, or fashion and you want readers to pay attention to what you have to...
With bated breath you prepare to send out that first draft of your TV Pilot to every agent under the sun. Wait! Don’t do it. It’s time to go into serious development mode, Writing Pad Style. Join TV Writer Ava Tramer (Netflix’s Atypical) as she takes you through the paces, stretching your pitch muscles, toning your gift of gab, strengthening your writers’ room political know-how and survival skills to weather the wear and tear of any showrunner....
Writing Pad @ 688 S Santa Fe Ave, Los Angeles, CA
By the end of the class, you will walk away with everything you need to hit that first page with verve and conviction. Soon others will be absorbed in the world of your creation. Angry journal entries not included. What does it take to write the next “Hunger Games”? In this class, award-winning Young Adult author Cecil Castellucci will show you. She’ll share her tricks for using personal experiences to bring your characters, conflicts and...
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