Screen Writing Intensive
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COMPLETE AND MARKET A SCREENPLAY IN SIX MONTHS! Writers meet once a month at various homes in the bay area to develop and write (or rewrite) feature films and television scripts. THE GOAL OF THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR THE WRITER TO HAVE A COMPLETED FIRST DRAFT SCREENPLAY OR A POLISHED DRAFT READY FOR MARKET BY THE END OF THE SIX MONTH PERIOD. WRITERS BEGINNING NEW PROJECTS must attend the first meeting with a 1-3 page typed synopsis of the idea they wish to work on. The synopsis will be passed around for my critique and group input. Madeline will help the writer develop structure, character, and various commercial aspects of the storyline. The writer's outline of the story is due by the second meeting. ONCE THE STRUCTURE WORKS, the writer will come in each consecutive month with script pages, preferably in 20-30 page units, for Madeline's critique and group input. Again, the goal at the end of 6 months is to have a completed first draft script or a polished script ready to market. WRITERS WHO ARE CURRENTLY
WORKING ON SCRIPTS, AND/OR REWRITING AND POLISHING MAY ALSO PARTICIPATE. Enrollment is limited It is crucial that all writers participating are committed to attending, for themselves, and for the other writers in the workshop. ENROLLMENT FIRST TIME 6 MONTH WRITERS:
$800 For new students a $200 deposit is required to secure your placement in the workshop. The remainder of the tuition may be paid the first session of class or in 2 installments. Payments are non-refundable. The current workshops are
full. To enroll in future workshops
contact Madeline by E-mail or by phone: WORKSHOP GUIDLINES 1-It is important writers have taken a class or classes, and have some understanding of screenplay format and structure. 2-Each writer's attendance is very important to the other members of the group. The commitment to attend is very important. Writers should attend even if they haven't written that month. If this is the case, they can use their time to discuss their or where they are stuck. The important thing is that they participate and talk. This is an essential part of the writing process. 3-What is discussed in the group is confidential and not to be used outside of the class. 4-Madeline will begin with her consult, and then the remaining time will be given to comments by the group. These should only be on points not already brought up and constructive to the writer. If they are not, Madeline will intervene. 5-Give constructive feedback to other writers. 6-A watch will be kept on each writer and the time given to their project so that all writers are given the same amount of time. Some projects at times require a little more help, but the extra time, if we have it, will revert back to the writer after the other writers have had their turns. 7-Writers who go first at one session will be rotated so that everybody has the opportunity to go early. If the writer shows up late, they will be the last to go at that session. 8-As each writer reads the material, they are encouraged to make notes for the writer for their later reference. Using tape recorders is also very helpful. 9-Ego's are left at the door. This is all first draft writing and the inner critique that kills is forbidden in the room. Don't be afraid to write shit. Later, the inner critique will be your greatest friend. 10-Being on time is very important so that each writer has the benefit of the other writers in the group, and so that no writers are rushed in the end because we are running overtime. If this can't be helped, attendance is still very important. 11-Writers who miss a session are encouraged to send material in so that in their absence their critique session can be taped recorded and it does not hold them back. Critiquing will only be done in class. |
MADELINE
DI MAGGIO'S
Email
MDima93950@aol.com