Congratulations to the three winners of last month’s New York Alumni Bullet Essay. Kristin Jamberdino, Lisa Sauber and Jackie Stolfi have received $2500 scholarships and are writing in the Basic… Continue reading NY Alumni Bullet Essay Contest
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NY Alumni Bullet Essay Contest
Just a few short years after its start, Writers Boot Camp expanded by 1992 from LA to Manhattan–and our New York alumni have since represented an essential part of our… Continue reading NY Alumni Bullet Essay Contest
Creative Calendar Annual Mini-Camp
Creative Calendar, a term created by Writers Boot Camp Founder, Jeffrey Gordon, helps aspiring writers and filmmakers gain perspective to find balance between motivation and lifestyle. Our emphasis on 10… Continue reading Creative Calendar Annual Mini-Camp
African American Perspectives
Three Fellowship Awards for African American Perspectives Writers Boot Camp congratulates Ms. Shara Davis, Ms. Kimba Henderson and Ms. Adrienne Kenton on winning the three awards in the African American… Continue reading African American Perspectives
Project Conceits: Entertainment Over Content
Project Conceits: Entertainment Over Content Writers Boot Camp uses the term “conceit” to describe a specific approach to the content of your movie, television show or web series that distinguishes… Continue reading Project Conceits: Entertainment Over Content
Misbehavior
Misbehavior: Organic Storytelling and Character Activation Misbehavior is a term used to get close to the essence of what makes movie and TV characters accessible. A descendant and enhancement of… Continue reading Misbehavior
Non-Linear Approach to Process
Non-Linear Approach to Process One of the evolving ideas here is a departure from the old view of writing. Screenwriting is challenging because, of session, we’re in a visual medium.… Continue reading Non-Linear Approach to Process
Fallacies
2 Commonly Held Fallacies about Writing for Film and Television by Jeffrey Gordon, President and Founder, Writers Boot Camp The creative life is generally a gamble. The additional risk in… Continue reading Fallacies
Development Philosophy
The Stages of Full Development Based on an expedient first-draft process, including emphasis on developing tools like the Unity Page, the 3-6-3, the Horizontal and brainstorming of setpieces, Writers Boot… Continue reading Development Philosophy
29 Distinctions
29 Distinctions of Writers Boot Camp -Our writers work at the highest levels of the industry. -Writers Boot Camp employs full-time staff to support you during your creative process, and… Continue reading 29 Distinctions