Story Loom: Novel & Script Writing Workshop
In a world where AI can generate words, the true edge lies in human imagination and storytelling. This hands-on Novel & Script Writing Workshop will help you master the timeless skills that no machine can replace: creativity, emotional depth, and authentic voice.
It will be a 2 day weekend workshop 10 am to 3pm on 13th and 14th September
About the Event
Love reading books or watching movies? Wish you knew the art behind it ? ?
Feel you can write your own book someday ???
Join my 2 day workshop which will make your journey from reader to writer a reality.
Do you want to learn the tools that all great writers use to write their novels, short stories or scripts?
Do you want to want to know the three-act structure in screenplay writing?
Have you always wanted to write but are not sure where to start?
Whether you want to write novels, short stories, flash fiction, memoirs or even screenplays, this workshop is perfect for you as it covers all the fundamentals required for great storytelling.
This workshop is also great for those who are just connoisseurs of great stories and want to know the secret behind some of their favorite books or screenplays by understanding the craft and structure behind them.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
· Learn the 8 important elements of fiction writing without which any piece of fiction is incomplete.
· These 8 elements- plot, character, dialogue, POV, theme, setting, structure and conflict are important whether you want to write a novel, a short story or even a screenplay.
· Introduction to Fiction. Different forms of fiction- novels, short stories, flash fiction, novellas etc.
· Where do you find a story?
· Discovery writing vs plotting
· Elements of a story
· Elements of Plot Structure
· 3 act / 5 act structure / Monomyth
· World building – Fantasy, Sci-fi, historical, modern
· Importance of setting in a story
· Creating great characters – character diamond
· Anatomy of a scene
· Show don’t tell
· Dialogue and prose
· Point of view. Different types. What is perspective?
· Revision, rewriting and editing
· How to plan a book and write it – 7 tips to schedule a writing plan.
· Introduction to screenplay writing- tools and software-
Difference between writing for books. and writing for screen
· How to publish? How to make your script reach the right people?
. Insider industry tips.
Though writing is often a chaotic and creative process, all writers have some basic rules and narrative principles that they follow. This workshop will cover these basic fiction writing rules and we will also touch upon screenplay writing and its own unique requirement.
TAKE AWAY FROM THE WORKSHOP:
By the end you will be able to:
· Write compelling and gripping stories.
· Get on track to complete your piece of writing.
· Get inspiration and a direction for your next story
· Give a structure to your writing
· Have amazing writing tools at your disposal
WHAT MORE?
This workshop will have interactive writing prompts, fun writing exercises and examples from great works of fiction as well as films to get a practical sense of how these elements are applied by other established authors or filmmakers. I will also be handing out ready-to-use worksheets which you can use to write your next story or screenplay.
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?
· Anyone who is interested in creative writing
· Beginners as well as experienced writers who want to hone their skills
· Anyone who wants some writing inspiration and wants to learn some tools to write better and faster.
Certificate of Completion provided
Snacks & Tea included
The ticket price covers both the days of the workshop.
About the Mentor:
UMA T.
Uma Taware is a professional writer who has been writing since 2009. She has studied Screenplay writing from Anupam Kher’s academy in Mumbai and has worked at Mayur Puri Films as a scriptwriter on a TV series which aired on Star channel. She has worked in Femina magazine as a features writer and has also written content and blogs for many websites. Her work has been published in print magazines and websites. Her short stories have also been published in literary magazines and her current project, a historical novel, is nearing completion.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Kintsugi Village: Pune, Jhala Co-Op Housing Society, Kothrud, Pune, Maharashtra 411038, India
INR 2999
