Writing for songs, stage and screen is an art entirely different from writing books and short stories.  This track explores techniques and topics related to writing for music, plays and television and film!

SONG, STAGE, & SCREEN

Documentary 101: From choosing a subject to finalizing the credits, our panelists will take you on a step by step walkthrough of the documentary process.

From Page to Stage: Screenwriters and directors speak about writing good dialogue that sounds natural on stage or in front of a camera.

Poetry in Motion: Poetry and song can serve as beautiful outlets for creative and emotional expression. But it isn’t as easy as you’d think. Our panelists will discuss the best practices for capturing your emotions in lyrical prose.

The Adaptation: Authors and filmmakers discuss what it takes to move a book to the screen, and how to translate work from one medium to another.

The Art of the Screenplay: Literary and Film panelists discuss the elements and qualities of a good screenplay.

The Role of the Screenwriter: A sober look at the place of the screenwriter in the equation of motion picture and television production.

White Page/Silver Screen: Our panelists compare today’s most popular film and television adaptations to the books that spawned them.

Writing Strong Female Characters for the Screen: Female Characters tend toward the week or the overconfident. Either way, they often come off as unrealistic. Learn how to give your stage women strength while still allowing them to be feminine.

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