This is a workshop on how stories are told across a variety of media, with an emphasis on Film/TV and genre storytelling. We'll strip down narratives of fantasy, gothic, sci-fi and non-fiction to their bare essentials. We'll explore what makes an effective story and talk shop on how to sell your story. We'll probe the professional side of pitching and skills for a writer's life in various platforms including writing for legacy characters, features, and properties to understand how a writing career works. Students will be required to submit two short stories or one short screenplay for critique and to write critical responses for their peers. Readings and screenings will vary but will include work from Sidney Lumet, Anne Lamott, Agatha Christie, Alexander Mackendrick among others.
