James Bonnet's Seven Day Writing Adventure in Nans Sous Sainte Anne, France


A STORYMAKING WORKSHOP/RETREAT

Imagine mastering the art of your story, novel, or screenplay in a beautiful eighteenth century chateau with internationally known author and story consultant, James Bonnet. Autumn in eastern France is tranquil and beautiful—the perfect time and place for a creative writing adventure. 

The first two days James shows you how to apply the principles and structures that drive all great stories and films. The next five days he works with you one-on-one while you immerse yourself in your story. During lunch and dinner you share good food, wine and conversation. 



Who should attend? Novelists, Screenwriters, Directors, Producers and anyone else whose livelihood depends on knowing what makes a story great and successful. 

James Bonnet was elected twice to the Board of Directors of the Writers Guild of America and has written or acted in over forty television shows and features. His book, Stealing Fire From The Gods: The Complete Guide to Story for Writers and Filmmakers, is having a major impact on writers in all media.

Space is limited to four students, so don’t delay in signing up for this special opportunity!

"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

“James Bonnet's Stealing Fire from the Gods is a must for every creative writer. Even for experienced authors, screenwriters and creative thinkers, James has a unique way of revealing the skeletal structure of the story you wish to write, and even more, revealing the essential lineaments of what Joseph Campbell called "The Monomyth," the essential archetypal story of human struggle and fulfillment that can be understood by any child or adult, and from whatever culture. James Bonnet's commitment to the same underlying principles of creative visioning and writing has matured and developed for over for thirty years--which marks him as a master. Or if you prefer, think of him as a Promethean wizard whose fire-theft has been so succesful, it can boil any number of cauldrons of inspiration - including your own.
       

“Sorry, this workshop excludes people who think that hard work and creativity can't be delightful, delectable and romantic!” Stephen Larsen, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, SUNY, and author of A Fire in the Mind: The Life of Joseph Campbell,  and the recent award-winning: The Fundamentalist Mind:  How Polarized Thinking Imperils Us All. (Larsen and his wife and co-author Robin spent a delightful 10 days at Nans Sous Ste. Anne this past year, working on a screenplay based on Campbell's life.).