The Writing Studio’s 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.
The new courses follow in the renowned tradition and excellence
of 18 years of workshops and master classes throughout South Africa and give
storytellers a unique opportunity to write in their own space and at their own
pace.
An added bonus is the interactive one-on-one communication
between trainer Daniel Dercksen and participants, affording them the
opportunity 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 understand 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.
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
Graduates of previous courses 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 contact Daniel
Dercksen on 072 474 1079 or email: info@writingstudio.co.za
or visit www.writingstudio.co.za
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