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Writer’s Room Workshop
Time for you to join a Writer’s Room for the evening
September 3 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
Session led by Adrian Dean
In this meeting, you will all become screenwriters in our fictional writer’s room.
We will conceive, develop and even write a script together using the power of our collective creative minds.
I will act as show runner/film studio exec and lead the writers room. Everyone will be able to have some input and therefore be credited as a writer on the script.
So come with your ideas and creativity and let’s write a script in real time. We will start with brainstorming the plot. We will develop a logline, settings and characters.
After that we will start the writing process typing directly into final draft so that everyone can see the screenwriting process in action.
Here we will create a “Vomit draft” of the script (rushed version) that we can rewrite after. By the end of the session we should have a script to be proud of.
What is a Writer’s Room?
A writer’s room is a collaborative workspace where a team of writers come together to develop and refine content for television shows, films, or other scripted media. Typically, the writer’s room is central to the creation of serialized content such as TV series, where the team works collectively on plotting, character development, dialogue, and overall story arcs.
In a writer’s room, the process is highly interactive, with writers brainstorming ideas, discussing plot points, and evaluating character development. The environment is designed to foster creativity and collaboration, allowing writers to build on each other’s ideas and construct a cohesive narrative. This space is often led by a head writer or showrunner who guides the team, ensuring that the vision for the project is consistent and that the final product aligns with the intended direction.
Writer’s rooms are not just about writing scripts; they also play a crucial role in problem-solving and troubleshooting narrative issues, making them integral to the production process. By working together, the team can address story inconsistencies, refine dialogue, and develop compelling characters, ultimately producing high-quality content that resonates with audiences.
What is a Logline?
A logline is a concise, compelling summary of a film’s plot, designed to capture the essence of the story in a single sentence or two. It serves as a crucial tool for pitching the film to producers, agents, and audiences, providing a snapshot of the central conflict, main characters, and key stakes.
Typically, a logline includes the following elements:
- Protagonist: The main character of the film.
- Goal: What the protagonist is trying to achieve.
- Antagonist or Conflict: The primary obstacle or challenge that stands in the way of the protagonist’s goal.
- Unique Element: Something that makes the story stand out or adds intrigue.
A well-crafted logline should be clear, engaging, and succinct, often conveying the genre and tone of the film while piquing interest. For example: “A down-and-out private detective, haunted by his past, must solve a high-profile case involving a missing child while battling his own inner demons.” This logline highlights the protagonist, the central goal, the conflict, and hints at the film’s dramatic elements.
What is a Vomit Draft?
A “vomit draft” is a term used in screenwriting and other forms of writing to describe a very rough, initial version of a script or manuscript. The term reflects the idea of getting all your ideas out onto the page without concern for quality, coherence, or polish. The primary goal of a vomit draft is to get your thoughts, storylines, and characters down quickly, providing a foundation for further refinement.
Key characteristics of a vomit draft include:
- Raw and Unedited: It is intentionally rough and unpolished, focusing on getting ideas out rather than perfecting them.
- Stream of Consciousness: Writers often write rapidly and without much filtering, capturing their thoughts and ideas as they come.
- Foundation for Revisions: The vomit draft is not meant for public consumption but serves as a starting point for further revisions, editing, and refining.
In essence, a vomit draft allows writers to bypass perfectionism and get their creative ideas down, knowing that they will have ample opportunity to revise and improve the draft in subsequent stages.