{"id":32490,"date":"2017-01-25T13:17:32","date_gmt":"2017-01-25T21:17:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/69.46.6.243\/?p=32490"},"modified":"2017-01-25T13:18:57","modified_gmt":"2017-01-25T21:18:57","slug":"film-techniques-for-writers-a-four-session-course-presented-by-sally-kaplan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=32490","title":{"rendered":"Film Techniques For Writers A Four-Session Course ~ Presented By Sally Kaplan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Angels Camp, CA&#8230;The art of storytelling has a lot to learn from the craft of filmmaking and screenwriting. Rich three-dimensional characters, breaking the work into scenes, the use of strong<br \/>\nvisuals, the importance of conflict and building suspense, unapologetic editing &#8211; all go into a winning film story, which begins after all, on the written page. Open to all levels of writers, this class will explore and build upon these techniques to inspire and improve your writing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/sally-kaplan.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/sally-kaplan.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/sally-kaplan.jpg 480w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/sally-kaplan-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/sally-kaplan-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/sally-kaplan-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instruction, discussion, and assignments will help you:<br \/>\n\u2022 Create compelling characters from back-story to ongoing<br \/>\n\u201cneed\u201d<br \/>\n\u2022 Discover the best place to start and end a chapter<br \/>\n\u2022 Utilize visuals<br \/>\n\u2022 Build plot, maintain tension and develop suspense so your<br \/>\nreader keeps turning the page<\/p>\n<p>Samples from films and books will help illustrate these techniques. You can bring in your own material or write in class. In workshop style, we will cut, slash, enhance and propel your story.<\/p>\n<p>Thursdays, 6-8 pm, February 16, 23 and March 2 and 9<br \/>\nReserve your spot by February 1 with a $50 deposit<br \/>\ntoward the $200 total fee.<br \/>\nRegister at manzapress.com or call 209-728-6171<br \/>\n1211 South Main Street, Suite 110<br \/>\nAngels Camp, CA 95222<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Angels Camp, CA&#8230;The art of storytelling has a lot to learn from the craft of filmmaking and screenwriting. 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