A strong opening does more than start a story, it establishes trust with the reader. Benny Sims, Iris Nicole Frank, Mary Dutta, Sharon Hoisager, and Steven Harms explore how beginnings set tone, introduce character, and quietly build momentum. This session helps writers craft openings that invite readers in and prepare them for the story ahead.
Thinking Visually From the First Draft
This session explores how to write a screenplay that translates seamlessly from script to screen. The guest speaker focuses on how words, dialogue, and visual storytelling work together to create cinematic impact, showing writers how to think like filmmakers from the...
