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Curing Writer’s Block for Good

 
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A vital stepping stone in becoming a professional writer is learning how to overcome the derailing self-critical doubts in order to complete the assignment at hand in a timely, productive, and enjoyable way. Many beginning and veteran writers struggle with self-judgments, second-guessing their plot and word choices, while not tuning into their own authentic creative impulses. Using Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey model, this workshop offers skill-based talks, followed by instruction in meditations that liberate non-judgmental creativity and deepen core pieces of the writing process, including structure, plot, character, dialogue, conflict, and emotional arcs. After each meditation, writing exercises focus on key story elements, providing a unique, on-site opportunity to develop a new or existing stories and characters. The array of mindfulness tools that the aspiring writer takes from this workshop also help navigate meetings with entertainment industry executives and agents.

Earlier Event: February 14
Script Consultations in Screenwriting
Later Event: February 13
Mindfulness Writing Session