Julie Gray coming to San Francisco Bay Area
Julie Gray, the screenwriter, blogger, book author, and teacher who probably rescues small kittens in her spare time, is pretty much a professional inspiration for me. I love to hear her talk about writing because she possesses never-ending knowledge about the industry and she’s not afraid to give it to you straight. Plus, she’s freaking hilarious.
She’s currently traveling the globe, running weekend workshops, and will coming to San Francisco on May 1st and 2nd. If you’re around the area, I highly stress you bypass the farmer’s market that weekend and make it happen.
Here’s some additional info, taken from Julie’s site:
Idea to the Page to the Screen:
Fearless Writing for the Passionate Screenwriter
This fun, participatory and packed two-day workshop is designed to help aspiring screenwriters learn the tools necessary to not only test ideas for originality but also to outline effectively and write unforgettable characters. Writers will participate in brainstorming exercises, learn about writing cinematically, and come away recharged, inspired and armed to write awesome pages.
Julie teaches three totally unique tools:
LEARN The Menage a Flaw method for writing unforgettable, character-driven scripts – every time!
USE The Tracking Map to test structure and arc like never before!
MARVEL at the WWYD (what would you do) worksheet and find the “compelling question” hidden in your script!
Day two focuses on strategies for breaking into Hollywood: Learn how to sell both your writing and yourself. We’ll discuss agents, managers, competitions, queries and the art of pitching. Role-playing and practice pitching in a supportive environment will help you gain the confidence you need to build your career AND the professionalism, playfulness and fresh perspective you need to stay sane and happy while doing so.
Registrants for ALL classes will receive a 10% discount on books, supplies and dvds from the Writer’s Store PLUS $50 off registration for the Great American Pitch Fest.
If you want some more info, you can check out her site, here, or email them at classes@justeffing.com.
I will be taping the Giants games those days to make it, so you have no excuse not to go!
