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Current Live Classes
The Craft of Television Writing
A look at the steps of writing a television episode, from developing and pitching an idea, to outlining, writing, and re-writing the script.
Registration: FREE
When: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7 p.m. EST
Instructor: Lisa Klink
Lisa began her writing career in the world of Star Trek, penning an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and spending three years on staff at Star Trek: Voyager. She went on to write for several other series, including Hercules, Missing, Martial Law and Pandora. Lisa has written and co-written several novels, as well as short stories, graphic novels and screenplays. She currently co-hosts a podcast, the Treksperts Briefing Room, in which she and author Peter Holmstrom discuss episodes of Star Trek with creators and experts.
Fiction Forensics: Self-Editing
Join WPA’s Lee Lofland and Gareth Jones from AutoCrit for a helpful guide to self-editing your books. This dynamic duo will cover the most beneficial angles from which to approach both developmental and line editing, and the core concerns you need to keep in mind when balancing authenticity with drama. Gareth will also demonstrate how AutoCrit makes all of it a breeze.
Registration – FREE
When – Saturday, April 27, 2024 – 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST
Instructor – Gareth Jones, AutoCrit
Instructor bio: A creative consultant with over a decade of experience in publishing, film, and games, Gareth is one of AutoCrit’s resident story and writing coaches.
On-Demand Classes
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Crime scenes always tell a story, which shows up most clearly in behavioral clues.
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Search Dogs, Search Warrants, a Search for Words, and Lies
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Mystery and Murder: Transforming Reality into Fantastic Fiction
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