WRITERS' STRETCH & TONE
8 week Tuesday evening cycle led by Matthew Curlewis
This workshop repeats throughout the year as a place for writers to continually hone their craft, not through endless discussion, but through the practice of writing itself. Writing suggestions encourage participants to experiment and play – in the sessions – with different forms, voices and styles. In this process we learn how to read and listen to our own and to others' work more closely, and learn how to give and receive feedback to strengthen our writing skills.

In addition to these writing opportunities, time is also made available to review and analyse participant manuscripts in a range of forms – from poems and short stories, to screenplay excerpts and works still finding their form. And the more diverse group the better. Advanced writers can still learn plenty from beginner writers' fresh, new approaches, while different ages and national backgrounds level the playing field, keeping our focus on simply what works, and what matters, in good writing.

This workshop is an ideal opportunity for participants to both generate new work, and to revise and edit previous work samples. At the end of 8 weeks we can't guarantee you'll win any writing races, but you'll certainly have stronger writer muscles, and will be ready to take on new writing challenges.

When: 8 Tuesday evenings commencing February 23, 19.00-21.30h
Coffee, tea, and cold drinks included
Where: Binger Filmlab - Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 4-10
How much: €250
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WRITING AND DEVELOPING TELEVISION DRAMA
Weekend Masterclass led by Liz Doran
Scriptwriter Liz Doran will lead a masterclass on creating and developing successful adult television drama. Notions of genre and style eg: sit-com, drama, dramedy, procedurals, etc as well as the different requirements for writing mini-series, telemovies and long form series will be discussed. Examples of internationally successful TV series will be examined and their development process and story elements investigated.

The workshop will also explore the importance of producer relationships, budget, location, audience, time-slot and especially genre. Some of the craft areas to be considered include creating engaging characters, working with the location/set split, combining serial and "story engine" elements, long form story arcs, plotting for ad breaks, generating dramatic tension, introducing and maintaining serial elements and understanding A, B and C storylines.

Previous television or film writing experience is not required. The masterclass is intended for writers considering developing TV series, but is also a fun and interesting way to analyse and understand the creative engines of your favourite TV dramas.

When: Weekend Seminar, Saturday & Sunday February 13 & 14, 13.00-17.30h
Coffee, tea, cold drinks and afternoon tea included
Where: Binger Filmlab - Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 4-10
How much: €150 (COURSE CLOSED)