MEDITATIVE WRITING LVL 2:
Discovering your character
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Join us for an immersive one-day writing marathon to uncover the depths of your characters' history, psychology, mind, and heart. This intensive workshop is designed to help you craft believable characters that drive compelling plots and captivate audiences.
Character Development Through Meditative Writing Using the powerful technique of Meditative Writing, you'll embark on a journey of discovery through 9 explorations, unearthing essential elements to bring your characters to life. This unique approach combines cognitive and meditative exercises, specifically crafted to open your mind to new ideas and inspirations Through the awesomeness of Meditative Writing, you'll embark on 9 immersive explorations. These journeys will unearth the essential experiences, memories, and motivations that breathe life into your characters, enabling you to tell their stories with authenticity and depth. At the conclusion of this intensive workshop, you'll leave with pages upon pages of new writing and 30 carefully curated questions. These questions will serve as your guide for ongoing character discovery and development, ensuring you have the tools to build strong, multidimensional characters that can sustain and enrich your stories. Join us for a day that will transform your writing process and breathe new life into your characters. PREREQ: Meditative Writing Level One |
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9am - 1pm - California 12pm - 4pm - NYC 5pm - 9pm - London LOCATION Online, Live, via Zoom PREREQ: Meditative Writing Level One |
BUILDING YOUR WRITING HABIT
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Building Your Writing Habit: A One-Day Workshop
Start your new year with a powerful foundation for your writing practice! In this workshop, you'll dive into proven techniques to establish and maintain a sustainable writing habit that lasts. Whether you're struggling to sit down and write or looking to deepen your existing practice, we’ll explore the underlying psychological and neuroscientific reasons why writers, even those who love to write, sometimes avoid it. Through interactive exercises and research-backed insights, you’ll uncover the mental blocks holding you back, learn strategies to overcome them, and discover how to turn writing into a rewarding, consistent part of your daily life. What you’ll gain:
Get ready to kickstart your creative process with renewed focus and enthusiasm! Let this be the year to make your writing a priority. |
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January 2025 - TBA 9am - 1pm - California 12pm - 4pm - NYC 5pm - 9pm - London LOCATION Online, Live, via Zoom |
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"Jess' unique ability to adjust her approach based on where the writer is in their journey shows her dedication to actually helping us move forward. This class was the first time I ever really felt safe to share. The way Jess handles giving feedback is like therapy for a writer’s soul."
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"Jess's classes and meditations have gotten me through some very severe blocks. These are professional-grade tools that short circuit the fear, imposter syndrome, and perfectionism that stands in the way of you doing your best work. I rely on them regularly!"
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- Ellie Waitt, Writer
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- Carly Wray (Writer/Producer, Mad Men, Westworld)
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ADVANCED REWRITING
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How to analyze your script and create a clear and effective plan for your rewrite!
Are you stuck between drafts of your screenplay, unsure how to elevate your script to its full potential? Join us for a transformative one-day workshop designed specifically for screenwriters who are ready to refine their work. This class will equip you with the tools and insights you need to critically assess your screenplay and develop a strategic roadmap for your next draft. What You'll Learn:
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This workshop is perfect for screenwriters at any stage of their career who want to deepen their understanding of the rewriting process. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just finishing your first draft, our expert guidance will help you transform your script into a polished, compelling screenplay ready for the industry. |
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TBA LOCATION Online, Live, via Zoom "Meditative Writing truly is 'assisted self-discovery.' Meditative Writing helps you get down into your body, to work a scene or character from the inside out. The practice has applications even beyond writing, into directing, pitching, and just being in the world. This class and subsequent practice has been extremely helpful to me in my work.”
– Christine Boylan (Writer/Producer at Marvel & Netflix) "In ten pages and one hour Jess broke open my story and transformed my structure. She saved me eight months of rewriting! Thank you!" - Celeste, Screenwriter |
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TV VS FILM
SERIALIZED VS SINGULAR STORYTELLING Which form is most effective for your story?During this three-hour class, we will delve into the psychology of both forms of storytelling to uncover the secrets behind their powerful effect on viewers. We will explore the differences between serialized storytelling, commonly found in TV shows, podcasts, franchises, and singular storytelling, typically used in films.
Gain a deeper understanding of what makes each form of storytelling effective and how you can harness these techniques to decide which form is more effective for your story and how to fulfill the requirements for each. Our curriculum is designed to help you tap into your creativity while also giving you a solid foundation in the principles of storytelling. We believe that the most effective stories are those that are built to support the unique voice of each writer. We will never tell you what to write, but we can help you find the most effective approach. This class is perfect for writers, filmmakers, and anyone who is passionate about storytelling and wants to understand why audiences turn to serialized vs singular storytelling experiences. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned pro, you'll find our class to be a refreshing and unique approach to storytelling. |
upcoming workshopPRICE
$99 DATES TBA TIME 12pm - 2:35pm ET DURATION 2 hours & 35 Minutes LOCATION Online via Zoom *No Video Replay. Live Only |
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NETWORKING TECHNIQUES FOR INTROVERTS or WRITERS WHO HATE "SELLING"
Is networking and pitching your least favorite part of being a writer? Do you wish you had an actionable approach to make networking work more for you? If so, please join us for our upcoming Networking Class! In this one-day workshop, you will learn simple and approachable techniques to help you network more often, effectively, and with less anxiety. Just a few months after taking this class last year one of our writers wrote in to tell us she had done everything we suggested in the workshop and had already got an option for her screenplay! It takes a community to get anything done in this industry, and that's what networking is about; finding the community that will help you accomplish your artistic dreams. |
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"I was amazed not only at the number of tools I learned but the psychology behind them. I've read every book on screenwriting and felt overwhelmed with what I was 'supposed' to do on the page. I was tired of following someone else's path; it felt forced. This class gave me tools I could actually use on all my scripts. Jess helped me understand the psychology of how a reader reads a script vs how an audience watches TV and unconsciously what brings an audience back to a show. This has changed my career."