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5 EASY STEPS T0 BECOME THE BEST WRITER YOU CAN BE

I want to be a writer and write better films, stageplays or television shows than those I watch, more gripping fiction or non-fiction than the books I read, or more exciting journalism than the features and interviews I read online or in print.

I want to embrace my creativity and not strangle my inspiration.

There are 5 easy steps to reach your maximum potential.

1. WRITE
The only way to be a writer is to write, and the only way to improve your writing and storytelling skills is to master the discipline the exhausting writing process demands, and to cultivate the patience the development process calls for. The Writing Studio's The Write Voice workshop will allow you to conquer both and get into the habit of writing daily and turn inspiration onto reward! Read more about The Write Voice workshops that are also done through correspondence in cyberspace

2. FIND AND EXPLORE YOUR WRITER'S VOICE
Turn mundane, meaningless and empty words into profound, provocative and life-changing self expression! You are not only what you write, but who you are. Your writing defines who are and what you have to say. By cultivating your inner writer's voice you will become in touch with the thematic purpose in your writing that will dramatically alter  the meaning of what you write and how you express yourself. The Writing Studio's The Write Voice workshop will allow you explore your writer's voice get in touch with who you are! Read more about The Write Voice workshops that are also done through correspondence in cyberspace

3. LEARN THE BASIC FUNDAMENTALS OF TELLING A STORY
Improve your storytelling skills and craft of writing a story by mastering the fundamentals of building, creating and developing your initial idea. Turn premise into promise by understanding the art of writing high concept that will help you to communicate the essence of what you are writing about.  Make the most of your story be fully exploring and developing the theme, characters and plot. Understand the major differences between the writing and production process, as well as the writing and development process.
The Writing Studio's The Write Journey workshop will allow you to understand what it takes to be a writer and master the tools of writing an effective story that will have dramatic impact!
Read more about The Write Journey workshops that are also done through correspondence in cyberspace

4. COMPLETE THE WRITING CIRCLE
It's not where you start, but where you finish. Once you understand the writing process it's time to take action and write your first draft of a story that find its way onto our screens and bookshelves and into the hearts and minds of viewers, readers and listeners. The Writing Studio's The Write Draft workshop guides you through the process of writing a complete draft from initial premise to first draft.Read more about The Write Draft workshops that are also done through correspondence in cyberspace 

5. SELL YOURSELF AS A WRITER
Without an audience or readers there is no point in creating or writing a story. You have to take ownership of your writing and the stories you write and get it to the marketplace, where producers and publishers will be able to turn your words into action. Since winning an Oscar for Best Foreign Film with Tsotsi, and international blockbusters like Invictus and District 9 focusing the spotlight on South African stories, the production of local films and international co-proudctions have increased drastically during this period of transformation and rebirth. The Writing Studio will represent you as an agency and represent you are a writer if you are the owner of the complete draft of a script that has been developed through The Writing Studio, or the owner of a script that has been read by The Writing Studio. Read more about The Write Agency.  Read more about the reading and evaluation of scripts

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