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by James Bonnet Visual metaphors are the secret language of great stories. In this article, I will discuss what they are and the source of their power. Great stories and dreams are among the more important visual metaphors. They are symbolic languages. And their expression in great stories is intimately linked to the source of our creativity. When we work with creative processes, the creative decisions we make are governed by positive and negative intuitive feelings. That’s how we know what works - by how we feel about our ideas. Well, what’s behind those feelings? Where do those feelings come from? I call the source of those feelings the Creative Unconscious. I also call it the hidden truth or the self. You can call it anything you like. Some people call it the muse, others call it the soul or the psyche. Or God. Whatever it is, or whatever you call it, doesn’t matter; it is the source of all of the higher intelligence and hidden wisdom we possess. Great stories bring this creative unconscious wisdom to consciousness. The information contained in great stories is all about this hidden wisdom and how we can use it to achieve higher states of being and awareness. And that’s where they get their power – from this inner creative resource. The key to that is an understanding of metaphor, the secret language that expresses this unconscious hidden wisdom. -- Continue Reading This Article >> James Bonnet was elected twice to the Board of Directors of the Writer's Guild of America and has written or acted in more than forty television shows and features. The radical new ideas about story in his book Stealing Fire from the Gods: A Dynamic New Story Model For Writers And Filmmakers are having a major impact on writers in all media.
by James Bonnet Our Price: The eagerly awaited second edition of James Bonnet's classic writing guide is now available! Unlocking the secrets of story reveals the secrets of the mind and awakens the power of story within you. Work with that power and you can steal fire from the gods. Master that power and you can create stories that will live forever. James Bonnet gives you the principles and tools you need to create motion pictures packed with emotion and mega-hits that will resonate for generations. -- Place Your Order Here >> James Bonnet’s Storymaking in Nans Sous Sainte Anne, France by James Bonnet Our Price: $1200.00 September 23-30, 2006 James Bonnet is bringing his acclaimed seminar to gorgeous Nans Sous Sainte Anne, France! Whether you live in close proximity or will need to travel a ways to reach this quaint village, you won't want to miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in Bonnet's intensive weeklong story seminar. -- Place Your Order Here >> Study with James Bonnet in Los Angeles Enter to win free admission to James Bonnet's Storymaking: The Master Class Seminar to be held in Los Angeles on 11/4-5/06. With Storymaking: the Master Class James Bonnet, who has 40 years experience as a professional writer, story researcher and teacher, takes you on a journey through the creative process of storymaking, revealing not only the fundamentals of the craft but the true source of a great story's real power and meaning. This intensive new seminar will provide storymakers at every level with an understanding of the principles that drive the world's most powerful art forms - storytelling and film. To enter, just send us an email with your name, mailing address, phone number [required], with Storymaking in the subject line to Enter2006@WritersStore.com. Entries must be received in our mailbox no later than September 15th, at 11:59PM. The lucky entry will be drawn and the winner will be notified by September 18th, 2006. Sorry - but no prize substitutions can be made. For more Storymaking: The Master Class information, click here. [ back to top ] FEATURED PRODUCTS
by Robert Lee Brewer Our Price: The 2007 Writer’s Market is the number one tool for writers who want to get published. It’s easy to see why. Inside you’ll find detailed listings for more than 8,000 editors who buy what you write. This volume features more than 3,500 market listings including 500 new markets for 2007. -- Place Your Order Here >>
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by Robert Lee Brewer Our Price: With the 2007 Writer’s Market Deluxe, you get the benefits of a standard 2007 Writer’s Market, plus access to an extraordinary online database for one full year. Inside you’ll find detailed listings for more than 8,000 editors who buy what you write. -- Place Your Order Here >> [ back to top ] WRITERS STORE PRESENTS Visit The Writers Store for the Best Events in Town Launch Party for Howard Suber’s The Power of Film Help Howard Suber and The Writers Store celebrate the launch of his new book, The Power of Film. Howard Suber provides the definitive A to Z course on the intricacies of the motion picture. While you may not be able to attend UCLA and sit in Howard’s class like hundreds of top directors, screenwriters, and producers in Hollywood, you can now share the knowledge that has had a major impact on the film industry with his book, The Power of Film. Date: Saturday, September 16, 2006 Time: 11:00 am To read Howard Suber's article on "Breaking the Hollywood Rules," please click here.
by Howard Suber Our Price: Each entry in this remarkable book, which represents a lifetime of teaching film, has already inspired and educated several generations of Hollywood's greatest filmmakers and writers. Let it be your guide to the craft. -- Place Your Order Here >> Sell Your Story in 60 Seconds with Michael Hauge Scribes everywhere are discovering that writing the story is the easy part - the hard work really starts when you type “THE END.” How do you pitch a work that took months to write in only a minute? Michael Hauge’s highly anticipated new book, Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds explains how to do just that, and Michael himself will show YOU how on October 4th at The Writers Store. Join Michael and The Writers Store for a workshop you can’t afford to miss, where selected participants will win a chance for direct feedback on their story concepts and pitches! You'll learn: The 8 R's of a Powerful Pitch The 10 Key Components of Story Targeting Agents, Managers, Publishers & Producers Designing a Pitch that Grabs the Buyer's Attention Securing Opportunities to Pitch The Pitching "Rules" You Should Never Follow The Secret to Beginning and Ending your Pitch Pitching for Readers and Development Execs The 10-Second Pitch Date: Wednesday, October 4, 2006 Time: 6:00 pm Both of the events listed above take place at The Writers Store and are free, but space is limited. Please RSVP to ensure your seat by calling (800) 272-8927 or visiting the store at 2040 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025.
by Michael Hauge Our Price: In this highly-anticipated book, best-selling author Michael Hauge reveals how to design, practice, and present the 60-Second Pitch, a necessity for anyone trying to connect with Hollywood’s players. Also included are the 10 key components of a commercial story, the cardinal rule of pitching, and how to target your buyers. -- Place Your Order Here >> FrameForge 3D Studio Essential Training by Pamela Kay Our Price: $89.00 This course is only available at The Writers Store - where we are working hard each day to create the best available tools for your professional career. Hit the ground running with FrameForge 3D Studio. This fast-track course makes an easy-to-use product a NO-BRAINER! This guided tour shines a bright light into all major use and design features of this revolutionary previsualization software. Get up to speed in record time on every benefit FrameForge has to offer. The Writers Store’s own Pamela Kay, a working writer-director and unabashed FrameForge enthusiast will be your guide, and the evening is guaranteed to be entertaining and enlightening. Here’s what you'll learn: Control Room Associating script to storyboard Setting up film size and prime lens collections Building sets, placing objects, actors and cameras Relationships, posing, customizing objects and actors Snapping shots, organizing and building storyboards Shot Manager Associating frames to script text Arranging frames and importing script text to frame Editing existing frames Inserting motion and framing direction indicators Setting up Storyboard playback animatics and exporting And so much more! All attendees will receive a bonus CD with Writers Store EXCLUSIVE FrameForge Extras containing a collection of actors, sets, poses and third-party synergistic software demos! Date: Saturday, September 30, 2006 Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Cost: $89.00 Register online or Call 800-272-8927 today to register and ensure your seat. This course has limited seating for individual attention. -- Place Your Order Here >>
by Innoventive Software, LLC Our Price: With a retail price of $399.00 you can now save almost $120.00 at The Writers Store! But hurry, this sale won't last. For an interesting article on how FrameForge 3D Studio changes the creative process, read this article in the September issue of Fast Company. It might change the way YOU work, too. http://www.fastcompany.com/subscr/108/open_next-work-in-progress.html FrameForge saves directors, filmmakers and commercial creatives time and money during production with optically correct storyboards that not only include the shot as seen through the camera, but also the overhead blueprint of set layout with camera setups, and all camera setup information. -- Place Your Order Here >> [ back to top ] BECAUSE YOU ASKED FOR IT!
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Our Price: Here’s something new for mailing your scripts undamaged! These self-sealing cardboard sleeves are scored at 1/2" intervals to wrap tightly around your scripts or manuscripts, accommodating any thickness. -- Place Your Order Here >> [ back to top ] IN THE KNOW Employ the Sequence Method for Screenwriting Success Sure, you've heard of the Three Act Structure – what screenwriter hasn't? And if you're anything like us, you may have found it to be a bit too, shall we say, broad. To combat the desert that is the Three Act structure, we suggest you become acquainted with the Sequence Method of screenwriting. With a foundation in the heyday of early Hollywood films, the Sequence Method is enjoying a rebirth in the screenwriting world. So what exactly is a Sequence? A Sequence is a set of scenes, with a beginning, middle, and end – almost like a movie within a movie. Each Sequence should encapsulate its own climax, while also moving toward the larger climax of the screenplay. Generally, there are twelve Sequences in a script, with the number of scenes within each sequence varying anywhere from three to seven, depending on genre. If you'd like to begin utilizing the Sequence Method, The Writers Store recommends the following books, software and DVDs. You'll find that concentrating on the dramatic aspects of each Sequence will allow you to more easily address the script as a whole!
by Kate Wright Our Price: An excellent primer on the nature of sequencing. You'll also find out how to focus on story and theme within the structure of a screenplay with this stellar guide by Emmy Award-winning writer/producer Kate Wright. -- Place Your Order Here >>
by Jeff Kitchen Our Price: Hollywood studio development executives consistently call Sequence, Proposition, Plot the most advanced development tool in the film industry. This three-step process helps you systematically tighten and dramatize every part of your screenplay as you build its structure. -- Place Your Order Here >>
by Paul Joseph Gulino Our Price: The challenge in writing a screenplay is sustaining audience involvement. This book explores an often-overlooked tool that can be key in solving this problem. -- Place Your Order Here >>
by Chris Soth Our Price: Learn the simplest and best technique for designing story ever! Never be more than 10-15 pages from a plot-point, story beat or major landmark on your journey again. -- Place Your Order Here >>
by ScriptPerfection Enterprises, Inc. Our Price: Power Structure’s fully customizable interface allows you to employ the Sequence method and use color-coded index cards, a thorough character bio area, and a graphic story map! -- Place Your Order Here >> [ back to top ] NEWS YOU CAN USE Learn Production on the Universal Backlot! Whether you're a first-time filmmaker or have years of experience, you won't want to miss Production Day: How to Make, Market and Sell your Film or TV Project. This incredible day filled with panels and live demonstrations takes place on the Universal Studios Backlot and covers production from start to finish including: Pre-Production Production Cinematography Budgeting Music Post Marketing Your Film Selling Your Property Plus: Q & A with Paul Bales, Russell Gray, and more! Date: Saturday, September 16 Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm To find out more and to enroll in this course, please click here. But hurry – the first 150 enrollees receive a free lunch! (Hmmm, so there is such a thing as a free lunch !?) [ back to top ] FEATURED SOFTWARE
by Mariner Software Our Price: Mac owners rejoice! We searched high and we searched low to find a journaling program for you, and we're happy to present MacJournal 4. MacJournal 4 allows you to quickly and easily create a personalized (and password protected) journal. You can also record audio entries for your journal or even for a podcast! If blogging is more your style, MacJournal 4 lets you publish your work to any of the popular blogging services. MacJournal 4 is the 2006 version of managing your ideas and daily events! -- Place Your Order Here >> [ back to top ] SPECIAL EVENT Meet Stuart Beattie & Sheldon Turner at theOffice You've seen their movies, you've seen their interviews in the DVD series, "The Dialogue: Learning from the Masters," now meet the screenwriters themselves! This informative DVD series asked questions of some of today's top screenwriters, and now's your turn to ask the questions. Meet Stuart Beattie and Sheldon Turner at theOffice on Wednesday, September 27th at 8:00 pm. One lucky attendee will win a full set of "The Dialogue" DVD Series! You must be present to enter and win. Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 Time: 8:00 pm Location: 256 26th St. Ste. 101, Santa Monica, CA RSVP by calling (310) 917-4455 or by emailing info@theofficeonline.com. Visit their website at www.theofficeonline.com. COMING SOON! More live interviews from "The Dialogue: Learning from the Masters" DVD series: Screenwriters Jim Uhls and Ted Griffin at The Writers Store, November 16th at 6:00 pm
by Stuart Beattie Our Price: Movie fans can thank Stuart Beattie for reviving the Pirate genre and for bringing us gray-haired hitman Tom Cruise in Collateral. Talk about versatile! Listen in on this intimate discussion as he describes where the best story ideas come from, and how to stay passionate about writing in the face of utter despair. -- Place Your Order Here >>
by Sheldon Turner Our Price: A screenwriter with half a dozen scripts in development, including the highly anticipated X-Men prequel Magneto, Sheldon Turner is a man on the move up the Hollywood ladder. Here he reveals the secrets that led to his breakthrough as a writer, including how to work the system and the audience, and what to say in pitch meetings. -- Place Your Order Here >>
by Jim Uhls Our Price: Screenwriter Jim Uhls breaks the first rule of Fight Club: He talks about Fight Club. A lot. His influential screenplay, adapted from the Chuck Palahniuk novel, shows how a seemingly impossible book can be inventively adapted for the silver screen. -- Place Your Order Here >>
by Ted Griffin Our Price: Not just a master of screenwriting, Ted Griffin is also a connoisseur of the con. A scholar of the swindle. An authority on the - well, you get the idea. Griffin's plot-twisty scripts for Ocean's Eleven and Matchstick Men put him on the map, and he'll show how you too can employ the con to make your scripts stand out from the crowd. -- Place Your Order Here >> [ back to top ] WRITERS UNIVERSITY Learn to Write Sparkling Dialogue with Karl Iglesias Great dialogue is essential in scripts as it makes your characters leap off the page, and creates a more riveting reading experience through empathy. It’s also crucial to attracting talent, who can make things happen to your script if they’re powerful enough. Well-crafted dialogue sells scripts, and it sells the writer. Talented scribes who excel in this area are highly sought after to the tune of six figures per week for dialogue rewrites. In his wildly popular course, Writing Dialogue for Emotional Impact, Karl Iglesias will showcase over 50 dialogue techniques and lots of examples from highly successful screenwriters that turn bland, on-the-nose dialogue into striking speech that snaps, crackles and pops off the page. This class also includes dialogue rewriting exercises and analysis of great dialogue! Writing Dialogue for Emotional Impact begins September 11, 2006. Space is limited. Sign up today. For more information on how courses work or to sign up now, visit www.WritersUniversity.com or click here.
by Karl Iglesias Our Price: There are three kinds of feelings when reading a story – boredom, interest, and WOW! To become a successful writer, you must create that WOW! feeling on as many pages as possible, and this requires writing that engages the reader emotionally. Karl Iglesias shows you how in his acclaimed new book. -- Place Your Order Here >>
by Karl Iglesias Our Price: If you want an edge in an industry that demands it, sample from this smorgasbord of wisdom from masters of their craft. You’ll find The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Screenwriters as much an engaging read as an indispensable reference. -- Place Your Order Here >> [ back to top ] Quote If I lose the light of the sun, I will write by candlelight, moonlight, no light. If I lose paper and ink, I will write in blood on forgotten walls. I will write always. -- Henry Rollins
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