CLASSES
Finish Your Script!
Cost: $850 per 9-week course
Get across the finish line. Whether you’ve got a polished first draft, a project that’s been “sitting on the shelf,” or you’re about to launch a query mailing, this class can help. In-class exercises delve into analyzing producer’s notes and coverage, solving long-term structure and character issues, and improving dialogue and pacing. After 9 weeks, Marilyn will read each student’s script and meet one-on-one for a detailed, 45-minute story conference. Applications for the fall semester are now available. For more information, contact Marilyn at
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Established Writers Salon *NEW*
Cost: $50 for first session (special introductory rate)
Established screenwriters have the opportunity to meet with other writers in order to network and share ideas in a comfortable setting facilitated by Marilyn Horowitz. This salon is intended for the advanced writer, i.e. with produced credits or at the very least a number of scripts under their belt. The first Established Writers Salon will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2008.
Emerging Writers Salon *NEW*
Cost: $50 for first session (special introductory rate)
An opportunity for emerging screenwriters to learn advanced techniques from Marilyn Horowitz that will help them improve and speed-along their process, while networking with fellow writers at their own level of expertise. This salon is designed for the beginning writer, hoping to complete a first screenplay. The first Emerging Writers Salon will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008.
Marilyn's writer salons are unique because they combine the support of a writer's groups with the structure of an intensive accelerated class. Students have the opportunity to discuss their projects and workshop their scripts. Light refreshments will be served. To register for a salon, or for more information, please contact Marilyn at
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WORKSHOPS
How to Write a Screenplay in 10 Weeks
Dreaming of finishing that draft? Now you can! Whether you're starting a new script, polishing a first draft or picking up a project thats been shelved, this seminar will teach you how to write your script fast. Based on renowned script coach and NYU Graduate Film professor Marilyn Horowitz's workbook How to Write a Screenplay in 10 Weeks, learn advanced writing techniques that focus on character first, plot second. This seminar provides an overview of her trademarked writing technique in which 90% of her students have finished a screenplay in 10 weeks or less!
Writing the Treatment
Jump start your professional career by learning the basics of writing a compelling treatment with veteran screenwriting coach and NYU Graduate Film Teacher, Marilyn Horowitz. Writing a treatment can be the fast track to getting your work produced. In addition, this seminar teaches you how to tweak your logline and take your concept to the highest possible level.
Creative Business of Screenwriting; How to Sell Your Script
This informative seminar shows you how to accurately assess the market for your script, which production company is best suited for your project, and what you need to do to establish contacts and productive working relationships! Topics covered include how to:
- write a great logline
- pitch effectively on the phone, in print and in person
- make effective industry contacts
- prepare your bio
- protect yourself legally, tax-wise and story-wise!
In Our Dreams: The writer’s journey, How to use dreams in films
Use your dreams to tap into an enormous reservoir of images, feelings, and characters! This workshop shows you how to use your dreams to enrich your writing. You learn how to:
- remember and decode your dreams
- use your dream images to enhance a story that you’re developing
- use dream analysis techniques to get through writer’s block and self-censoring
- use a series of writing exercises to unlock your “dreaming mind” while you’re awake
You leave the workshop with a valuable “toolbox” of techniques that will enrich and enliven
your creations!
APPEARANCES
TBD
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