Ready to be a TV writer? Or the creator of your own television show? Aspiring writers need an exceptional spec and original pilot in their portfolio to break in to the business. Make sure you're armed with the tools you need and give yourself the best shot at success with...
The Televisionary Writers Workshop
With Tawnya Bhattacharya
6 Saturdays, starting April 23rd to May 28th
From 11am - 2pm
1001 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401
Limited to 10 Spots*
Price: $595
***$395 for Writers Junction members***
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In this intensive 6-week workshop, writers have the option to focus on a TV spec or an original pilot. Tawnya will guide you step by step through the process of crafting your script from concept to solid first draft to prepare you for staffing, development and the studio writing program application process.
Lectures will cover:
· Hooks
· Arena
· Loglines & Pitching
· TV Story Structure
· Tone & Genre Expectation
· Character Development
· Dynamic Relationships
· Conflict and Obstacles
· Dilemmas & Goals
· Stakes
· Theme
... and more.
Additionally, each writer will receive weekly peer feedback and instructor critique and evaluation of weekly assignments and material in a supportive environment.
*Because of the hands-on nature of this course and attention spent with individual projects, class is limited to 10 writers.
About Tawnya Bhattacharya
Tawnya Bhattacharya was a distinguished writing instructor at Writers Boot Camp for many years before launching her story consultancy company, SCRIPT ANATOMY. Through classes and individual consults, she has helped hundreds of writers at various levels create, develop and elevate their projects to the next level.
A working screenwriter, her TV pilot "Grand Coulee," was one of six scripts selected for the FOX Writer's Initiative and her "Nurse Jackie" spec, written with her writing partner, got the team into NBC's Writers On The Verge. She has a TV pilot optioned by FOX, several optioned features, including with one of the producers of "Go" and another being packaged by CAA, as well as numerous writing assignments under her belt. She and her writing partner are currently in development with a seasoned producer with their original pilot, BULLET. Tawnya is repped by Rabiner/Damato Entertainment and CAA.
For more about Tawnya and Script Anatomy, visit www.scriptanatomy.com
Testimonials
"She strikes the perfect balance between supportive and honest, always offering nuts-and-bolts solutions along with her insightful feedback."
There are a lot of different screenwriting theories out there. Tawnya's well-rounded background as both a screenwriter and writing instructor allows her to pick the most useful bits from the most successful approaches and put them to work making a good script great. Her dry sense of humor makes her a natural for comedy, but she's just as comfortable with an action setpiece or a character drama. And her experience in front of the camera gives her first-hand knowledge about how to write pages that engage actors. She's strikes the perfect balance between supportive and honest, always offering nuts-and-bolts solutions along with her insightful feedback. - Kevin Lee Miller, screenwriter with an optioned feature at Sony, Grand Prize Winner Final Draft Big Break Competition; 2-Time Winner, Worldfest-Houston Int'l Film Festival
"Tawnya is extremely knowledgeable and supportive and I recommend her to anyone seeking a teacher."
What sets Tawnya apart from other teachers I've had is her unmatched enthusiasm for the art and craft of writing. She has a deep understanding of what makes stories work, and is great at communicating that to her students. Her class was always warm and open, but also very focused. People were encouraged to speak up, but if things got off topic, she would get everyone focused on writing again. Tawnya is extremely knowledgeable and supportive and I recommend her to anyone seeking a teacher. - Kiyong Kim, 2010-2011 Nickelodeon Writing Fellowship recipient
"Tawnya was the best screenwriting instructor I could have asked for."
Tawnya was the best screenwriting instructor I could have asked for. I am certainly a better writer for having had her as my teacher and am very lucky to have her continued support. She has a wonderful ability to get to the heart of storytelling with clear insight and determined precision. She has a no-nonsense style with a nurturing heart. I endorse her teaching one hundred percent. - Wendy B., Screen & TV Writer
"Tawnya Bhattacharya is like a screenwriting personal trainer."
Everyone has an idea. But to turn that idea into a 100-page screenplay takes dedication, discipline and hours of work. Tawnya Bhattacharya is like a screenwriting personal trainer. She'll help you to whip that underdeveloped 98-pound weakling of an idea into a full-blown feature-length commercial screenplay. You'll love the results. - Tim Grant, Optioned Screenwriter & Blogger @ Post-Mortem Depression
"If you really want to learn what it takes to craft story, you'd be hard pressed to find a better instructor."
Tawnya is an outstanding screenwriter and instructor. Period. I can honestly say if you really want to learn what it takes to craft story you'd be hard pressed to find a better teacher. Tawnya's approach, input and critiques are both insightful and astute. No matter what, she gives it to you straight. And in this business a straight talker is a rare gem. - David Angel Rodriguez, TV & Screenwriter
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