Write Now Webinar - Writing Using Limited Dialogue or Creating a Meltdown
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Webinar hosted by: The Write Now Challenge
Jason Mirch is Stage 32's Director of Script Services and host of the Writers' Room. Outside of this role, he is a feature film, television, branded entertainment, and digital content producer and executive with over 15 years experience. Most recently, he produced a 3D animated feature film starring Jacob Tremblay, Christopher Lloyd, Mel Brooks, and Carol Kane. Full Bio »
Webinar Summary
Using the investigation scene from The Wire or the AI & Wu scene from Deadwood as inspiration, craft a scene where characters communicate using as few words as possible. As a second option, use the initial meeting between Sean and Will in Good Will Hunting or Annie's wedding shower meltdown from The Bridesmaids, and write a scene where your character snaps!
What You'll Learn
There are two challenges to choose from this month! 1) Write a scene where the characters use one word that takes on new meaning or 2) Write an epic meltdown for your character.
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The Write Now Challenge
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