Services for storytellers and filmmakers

The Write Trainer > In an age where everyone makes regular trips to their local gym to stay healthy, it is important for writers to keep writing effectively and remain in a perfect state of creative health; where ideas flow freely and projects are completed. Allow your personal trainer to turn your writing hell into a living pleasure! Tailormade one-on-one sessions for writers who need to discipline their writing,  get into the habit of writing, and meet deadlines and complete projects with the support of a mentor. Read more

Workshops and courses for storytellers > During the 17 years of The Writing Studio's workshops through South Africa, four workshops now shapes the future for writers who need to develop the write attitude.  Read more about our workshops and courses

Links and contacts for writers and filmmakers > Read more

Reading of Scripts > Get your script ready for the marketplace. The Writing Studio offers analysis and professional feedback on screenplays and books at all stages - concept, pitch, outline, treatment, synopsis. Read more

5 easy steps to reach your maximum potential as a storyteller > 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. Read more

The Write Trainer > Daniel Dercksen has been a film and theatre journalist in South Africa the past 30 years and as a trainer and educator presents regular workshops in scriptwriting and creative writing. Read more

The Write Agency > It has never been a more fruitful time to be a scriptwriter in South Africa. The production of local films and international co-productions have increased drastically during the last few years and everyone is looking for South African stories. Read more

The Write Stuff > Tips and insight from professional writers and filmmakers for aspirant writers and filmmakers  Read more