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Make the most of the people who live in your story. Breathe life into your characters and give them a soulful journey of transformation.
The Write Characters is a practical COURSE for writers who would like to explore, write and develop the characters in their story, and master the art of dialogue.
The COURSE is ideal for screenwriters, playwrights and novelists who would like to create the perfect balance between the external and internal journeys of their characters, and understand the relationship between the characters, thematic purpose and structure.
During the COURSE writers will explore their characters and write a scene that will be evaluated at the end of the course.
The Write Characters
> Define the characters in your story
> Write functional characters that sizzle
> Turn mundane and dull characters into vibrant and active heroes.
> Befriend the people who live in your story
> Develop active characters who are motivated to achieve their respective goals and overcome obstacles
> Develop characters that audiences can fall in love with and love to hate
> Explore, develop and bring the characters in your story to life
> Make use of visual dynamics to explore the inner journey of your characters
> Understand and make the most of the Hero's Journey: balance the exterior and interior journey of your characters
> Understand the relationship between characters and structure
> Understand the difference between empty conversation and functional dialogue that reveals character
TRAINER >Since he launched The Writing Studio 16 years ago Daniel Dercksen has presented over 500 workshops in scriptwriting and creative writing throughout South Africa.
As a published playwright, writer and movie journalist, he is a qualified ETD Practitioner (Education, Training and Development) - accredited by SAQA (The South African Qualifications Authority) - working in accordance with the principles of the Department of Education and focusing on outcomes-based education, training and development, and has been involved in movie journalism for more than 20 years.
As a published movie journalist, with more than 30 years experience, he writes regular interviews and features for the trade magazine Screen Africa, as well as the Sunday Tribune, The Sunday Independent, and other newspapers and magazines .During the last year he has published more than 30 features and interviews, ranging from interviews with prominent international and local actors, writers and directors, to aspiring documentary filmmakers for Animal Planet. Read more
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