No matter what you want to work on—a short film, feature, or TV pilot—or how much progress you’ve made on your script, this class will offer an upbeat, playful environment to get you writing and connecting with fellow writers. "Sometimes the movie or series is all there in your head,” says instructor Kuang Lee, “but being in a group with other storytellers gives you that extra push to brainstorm and develop it."
In this 5-week class, we’ll dive into craft lessons and writing exercises delivered side-by-side, so you’re generating new work and developing screenwriting techniques at the same time. Lessons and exercises will include building well-rounded characters out of their deepest fears and desires and developing lively dialogue through introducing conflict and by conveying maximum impact with minimal words.
There will also be fun writers room’ style sessions to help you brainstorm and begin drafting. Kuang says, “I love seeing the creativity flow in my students, and the writers’ room is where some of their wildest writing and ideas happen. It’s where they build the confidence to keep up with their writing and the courage to pursue their unique projects.”
While there will be light feedback opportunities during class, the central focus of this class is to make headway on that script you want to begin, develop, or even finish. The goal is to write, write, write, leaving class with progress made on a script, fresh screenwriting tools, and a game plan to continue writing.
About The Writing Salon's Online Zoom Classes
You will be able to participate in live class meetings via Zoom videoconference. To attend classes, you'll need a phone, tablet or computer and access to the internet. You can participate in the class from wherever you'd like, whether on your living room couch or in your office. Before your class meets, you'll receive an email from The Writing Salon with more information about Zoom and your remote class. If you have any questions about remote learning, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@writingsalons.com.
Kuang Lee is a writer and filmmaker. Kuang’s narrative feature, BUDDY SOLITAIRE, starring Golden Globe Award Winner Sally Kirkland, was distributed by Gravitas Ventures and licensed by Hulu. His second feature, BEST MOM, won Best Family Feature at the Hollywood Film Festival. Kuang’s shorts have screened worldwide in film festivals such as NBC Shortcuts, Cinequest, and Dances with Films. He is the founder of Satellite Films, an Addy Award winning production company specializing in commercial films and documentaries.
- Live Zoom Meeting: Thursday, January 16, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Live Zoom Meeting: Thursday, January 23, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Live Zoom Meeting: Thursday, January 30, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Live Zoom Meeting: Thursday, February 06, 6:30pm-9:00pm
- Live Zoom Meeting: Thursday, February 13, 6:30pm-9:00pm