Meditative writing is a unique intersectional approach to the art and craft of screenwriting that builds off psychology, evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and meditation to develop craft tools that help writers build the most unique yet universal films without ever following a formula.
This workshop is only offered four times a year. Next Round will be...
Thursdays 7pm - 9:45pm
4 weeks starting April 9th 2020
Live Online Only
Thursdays 7pm - 9:45pm
4 weeks starting April 9th 2020
Live Online Only
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SCREENWRITING ALCHEMY
4 Week workshop for Screenwriters, TV writers, & Web series creators First, middle, or final drafts. Learn how to turn any pages - into great ones. Cliche transforms into familiar but different, expository morphs into extraordinary, confusing into profound, and average into extraordinary. Discover how to shape-shift for the creation of a magnificent screenplay. Become your character, channel your audience, step into the mind of your producer. In this workshop, we focus on you. Your mind, Your story, Your goals. We approach the art and craft of screenwriting with a holistic approach, utilizing research in evolutionary biology, neuroscience, and psychology, combined with the current (and future state of) the film industry. By focusing on the way you approach the page, you will build a set of tools that will apply to every script you ever write. We deep dive into your understanding of character, action, structure, theme, dialogue, subtext and most importantly - story. Every week you will discover and practice new tools for building story and structure through character, theme, and intuition. Workshop 8 - 15 pages at least once and get a clear plan of how to move forward in the most effective way possible! |
"Never before have I felt so safe sharing my work. Jess curates the feedback in such an amazing way! No egos or attitude. Every thing said about my work was helpful and enlightening!"
- Amber, filmmaker 2019 "Jess' approach is beyond anything I have ever experienced from a class or in any writers room. I always need to know the science behind things and knowing that all her techniques stem from neuroscience and psychology -- it just works."
- Kevin, TV Writer 2020 "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 2019 |
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SCREENWRITING MASTERCLASS
SOLD OUT
We are currently building a new Screenwriting Masterclass. We are looking for a small number of writers who are dedicated to community, craft development, and artistic expression. Writers who are looking to change the industry and thus our culture.
We will meet one Saturday a month. Check in, connect, workshop pages, set goals, and support each other.
This is a minimum commitment of one year. To apply and learn more please fill out the applications below.
Tuition for a full 12 month membership is $4,000 (payment plans possible). Includes over 100 hours of in person instruction & feedback, plus strong discounts on weekly classes and one on one sessions. Invites to monthly social or instructional events.
We will meet one Saturday a month. Check in, connect, workshop pages, set goals, and support each other.
This is a minimum commitment of one year. To apply and learn more please fill out the applications below.
Tuition for a full 12 month membership is $4,000 (payment plans possible). Includes over 100 hours of in person instruction & feedback, plus strong discounts on weekly classes and one on one sessions. Invites to monthly social or instructional events.