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Bridging The Gap Between Writers and Producers.
Bridging The Gap Between Writers and Producers.
Bridge 17: Compelling Stories. Extraordinary Writing.
Bridge 17 Writer's Room Classes
Bridge 17 Writer's Room Classes
A writer's community built for writers by writers.
252 Walker St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313
#scriptwritersonly
The Outline
The Outline
Class Schedule (8 sessions):
Tuesday, March 21ST, 7 - 8:30 PM EST
Tuesday, March 28TH, 7 - 8:30 PM EST
Tuesday, April 4TH, 7 - 8:30 PM EST
Tuesday, April 11TH, 7 - 8:30 PM EST
Tuesday, April 18TH, 7 - 8:30 PM EST
Tuesday, April 25TH, 7 - 8:30 PM EST
Tuesday, May 2ND, 7 - 8:30 PM EST
Tuesday, May 9TH, 7 - 8:30 PM EST
WHAT TO EXPECT
This course is designed to build your writing muscle. By the end of the 8-week certification course, you will have completed a draft of your one-hour drama teleplay or feature screenplay and created a one-sheet synopsis. The first 3 weeks of the course are helping to remove common writing hurdles; “writer's block,” story arc death, and shoe leather scene work. Your online sessions will take place using Zoom Software.
PRE-CLASS PREP
Write the first 25 pages of your screenplay or have a beat sheet prepared for the first act.
Using your personal screenplay, this 8-week workbook-guided uses the Bridge 17 Method™ to story approach, character development, dialogue, and understanding of audience psychology. Who should come? The workshop is designed for writers who want a class focused on improving their scripts.
WHAT TO BRING:
• Open Mind
• Bottled Water
• Snack/Lunch
• Notebook and Writing Instrument
• Laptop (if possible)
• Working Script
PART ONE: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SCREENWRITING (8 Sessions)
Week 1 – Introduction, Method, and Screenwriting Basics
Week 2 – Approaching Story
Week 3 – Scene Structure
Week 4 – On The Page: Story Pacing, Dialogue, Your Authentic Voice Write with style.
Week 5 – On The Page: Story Pacing, Dialogue Part 2
Week 6 – Let's talk it through...
One-on-One Consultations.
Week 7 – On The Page: Subtext Part 2
Week 8 – Effects of Storytelling
4-Week Private Two-Hour Sessions
4-Week Private Two-Hour Sessions
4-week private sessions for story ideation, development, and overall scriptwriting improvements. Sign-up for these sessions if you have a script in "working-draft" status.
2-hour sessions or 1-hour per session twice a week
$480
Weekend Writing Workshop (May 20 & 21, 2023)
Weekend Writing Workshop (May 20 & 21, 2023)
This two-day workshop will cover screenwriting basics, and proper elements of scene structure, and discuss approaches to the story. Who should come? This workshop is open for all writers who have a written script and need professional industry-standard guidance on how to move forward.
Class Time:
Start 10 am
Lunch 1 pm - 1:30 pm
End 3 pm
We're very excited to see you for our February Weekend Writing Workshop.
What to bring:
Open Mind
Bottled Water
Snack/Lunch
Notebook and Writing Instrument
Laptop (if possible)
Working Script
Location: via Zoom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 404.963.6305
Writer Wednesdays - Filming Prep Session 2023
Writer Wednesdays - Filming Prep Session 2023
Bridge 17 Scriptwriters' Studio invites you to join Atlanta's Script Club.
A Wednesday Writers' Workshop.
Script Club 2023 Focus: Writing Short, Filming, & Building Community
Join us virtually & in person to:
- Hone your skills as a writer
- Collaborate with other writers and film & TV professionals
- Produce and market your work
- Get your name out there in the industry with some work behind it.
Meeting Times:
WEDNESDAYS (weekly)
Virtual: 7p - 8:30p,
In-Person 7p - 9p
Membership Fee:
**FIRST SESSION FREE**
$25/month (virtual & in-person sessions only)
$50/month (sessions, studio workspace hours)
*membership also includes invitations and access to private writers' retreats and film expeditions.
Script Club Format
FEBRUARY
- Three online Sessions of FEEDBACK from writers in the group. (2-3 short film scripts per session) & 20 min DISCUSSION of Monthly Industry Study Script.
- One in-person session at Bridge 17 for fellowship and community building.
MARCH
- Three Online Discussions, Education, Strategy, and Team Building around pre-production, filming
- One in-person session & group wrap celebration
APRIL
- Three Online Discussions on Post-Production & Marketing
- One in-person session & member watch party.
Registration for Script Club Closes February 10th, 2023