The Workshops
We run monthly workshops that meet you where you're at. Don't have a story written down? Or basically just putting on final tweaks? All are welcome and encouraged. If you're just starting out, here's a few tips to get you started.
The Basics
1) Write it Out then Cut, Cut, Cut:
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2) Convey an Emotion
- You don’t have Michael Bay’s budget, so don’t tell stories like him
-----Plot is good, but stories are about people
- Find your Frame
-----Sometimes you need to find a plot to go with your major take away
3) You Have to Care:
- Take 3 Minutes and write down something you are passionate about and why you care
- Share that with your partner and discuss
- Recognize that feeling, look for it when writing/telling stories
Cheat Codes
1) Hide the Ending:
Start with Action, then flashback
Chronological telling can work, but it can also take a long time
2) Find the Moment, Then Slow Down Time
Most stories are really about one moment
If you don’t have this moment, look for one!
You can control time
Write long, speak slowly, carry a big impact
3) Repetition & Other Literary Techniques
Trying to connect multiple different stories/concepts?
Repeating phrases in each story can connect them in peoples minds