Beginner's Guide Writing Workshop: ONLINE Writing a Webseries

Come with your awesome idea. And spend the day developing your webseries...

A web series is a series of short episodes and is a great way to get attention by showcasing your dramatic or comedic work as a writer or director or actor.

But as with any show (big or small) your audience craves good storytelling. So we’ll be showing you the nuts and bolts of creating a webseries – and then digging into how to structure a kickass first episode.

If you’ve been wanting to create your own web series , but not sure how to start or if you’re on the right track then this ONLINE web series workshop is for you.

Participants (that’s you, aspiring writer) will:

• Learn proper script length for each genre (5 – 15 pages)
• Learn how to develop a premise and compelling characters
• Learn how to write for an inexpensive budget
• Learn particular aspects of specific genres (comedy, drama, thrillers, etc.)
• Learn how to create a story arc over your episodes (webisodes)
• Get tips about how to fund your series.
• Leave with a clear idea about what your series is about
• Leave with an episode 1 outline.

Facilitator: Kathryn Burnett

Kathryn is an award-winning screenwriter who has worked in the NZ television/film industry for over 20 years. She has significant television and film credits and has developed numerous television series for NZ’s major production companies. Her most recently produced TV projects include – “Fresh Eggs,” “The Sounds” and “The Cul de Sac.” She is also on the development team for an HBO sci-fi series and has a comedy series in development with Warner Brothers.

What people are saying:

"Kathryn Burnett is the bombdiggity. She brings amazing experience, intelligence, and passion to her teaching. She has a comprehensive understanding of movies, cinema history, and storytelling technique, and is effective and engaging when sharing that knowledge with her students. Kathryn is to storytelling tutors as Carlos the Jackal is to international assassins. I can't recommend her highly enough." Steve Barr - screenwriter, producer, and development executive

“Kathryn's screenwriting workshop was brilliant. I loved learning from her and would sit at the front of the class, furiously jotting down notes like a nerd. Kathryn has a natural ability to connect with an audience. She teaches with patience and humour and she provides cake for morning tea! I'd recommend the workshop for anyone wanting to learn more about screenwriting.” Jaquie Brown – Presenter, Actor, Screenwriter

"Loved it! Kathryn gets straight to the point and gives clear, practical advice about screenwriting. She demystifies the process." Rebecca Barry Hill - Journalist/Screenwriter

FAQs:

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Age minimum is 16.(But contact me if you'd like to discuss!)

What is your cancellation/refund policy?

If the event is cancelled by organiser, participants will receive a full and automatic refund. If cancelled by the participant - cancellation must be 30 days prior to the event to receive a full refund. If cancellation is less than 30 days - a 50% fee refund is available at the facilitator's discretion.

What do I need to bring?

Pen and paper, laptop, good internet connection.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Transferrable to another person - yes. Another event - no. (But check with us.)

Do I have to show my printed ticket to the event?

No, you'll be on our list. The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the actual attendee. Is that okay? Yes. (We will check but people often buy this workshop for someone as a present.)

I’m interested in screenwriting – is this for me?

If you’re a brand new writer a better foundation course for you might be my two-day Beginner’s Guide Writing Workshop: Screenwriting

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Email us, right HERE