Correspondence courses for storytellers

Our motivational and inspirational correspondence courses for 2015 are specifically designed to make it easier for storytellers who would like to master the craft of writing and focus on the art of conquering the creative process. An added bonus is the interactive one-on-one communication between trainer Daniel Dercksen and yourself, affording you to question and clarify the self tasks, tasks and comprehensive notes of the 12 units during the course.

Writers can take an introspective journey into what it takes to be a writer with The Write Attitude, make the most of conquering the writing process, proudly take ownership of writing a story from start to finish, and explore 29 most common writing mistakes and how to overcome them. This course is Ideal for writers who would like to balance their creative self with the realities the writing process demands. Budding screenwriters and filmmakers can explore the fundamentals of writing for a visual medium with The Write Journey. The course looks at how to master the art of how to read a film and explore the language and visual dynamics of film. Writers will understanding the process of writing a first draft from inception to developing the concept, characters, and plotting the story. Ideal for writers who would like write for film or television. Budding playwrights can explore the magic of live theatre and the significant role of plays in society with The Write Drama. Examine the world of contemporary and classic theatre and musical theatre, the raw material of drama, the art of the drama, what it takes to be a dramatist in South Africa, and how to get your plays on to the stage. The Write Drama for budding playwrights who would like to produce their plays independently.

Make your voice as a writer heard with The Write Voice creative writing course. Explore your creative talent for telling a story and expressing your thoughts. Find your purpose in writing, what it takes to be a writer and how to navigate creativity. It is ideal for writers who would like to sharpen their storytelling skills and write fiction and short stories. For storytellers who would like to make is most of their ideas, from inspiration to writing a synopsis, The Write Idea explores criteria for great ideas, defining your premise, concept, characters, and plot. It empowers writers to make sure they know what to write and taking ownership of your story. If you want to build a solid relationship between yourself and the people who live in your story, The Write Characters will allow you to define, explore and refine characters and write dialogue that reveals the world of your story and the mindscape of your characters. With The Write Plot storytellers can master the art of plotting the line of dramatic action and explore the tools writers use to sharpen your craft, skillfully control the journey your characters undertake and mindfully manipulate the emotional impact of your story.

Are you tired of talking about writing your story and not writing your story? Do you want to turn your thoughts into action and complete a professional draft of a screenplay for feature film, manuscript for a novel or short story, or a script for television? Our The Write Draft is an ideal advanced course that will turn inspiration into profit.

The educator is Daniel Dercksen, the driving force behind the successful independent training initiative The Writing Studio, a published film and theatre journalist for 30 years and has been teaching workshops in creative writing, playwriting and screenwriting throughout South Africa the past 19 years. Dercksen received the number one spot for most popular lifestyle contributor for 2012 and 2014 on www.bizcommunity.com. As a qualified ETD Practitioner (Education, Training and Development) - accredited by SAQA (The South African Qualifications Authority) and working in accordance with the principles of the Department of Education - Dercksen's workshops focus on outcomes-based education, training and development.

Graduates of previous course include filmmakers John Barker (Spud 3: Learning to Fly, Bunny Chow and How To Steal a Million) and Henk Pretorius (Leading Lady, Bakgat, Fanie Fourie Se Lobola), producer screenwriter and filmmaker Sallas de Jager (Roepman, Verraaiers, Musiek vir die agtergrond and Stuur Groete aan Mannetjies Roux), award-winning playwright Neil Coppen (Abnormal Loads) and Jeremeo Le Cordeur (Tannie Dora Gaan Bos), novelists Lauren Beukes (Zoo City, The Shining Girl) Gary Hirson (The Magic That is Ours and Calm in Storm)and Consuelo Roland (who received acclaim for her Lady Limbo Novel, and was Shortlisted for the Sunday Times Fiction Award and received an Honorary mention for the Olive Schreiner Prize for her novel The Good Cemetery Guide).

For more information, agendas and registration visit www.writingstudio.co.za or send an email to az.oc.oidutsgnitirw@ofni

Date: 01 April 2015 to 31 December 2015
Venue: Cyberspace, Cape Town
Cost: Visit website for costs

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