New Screenwriting courses coming up.

Hello everyone. The production of the short film "Out of Frame" has begun and so far has been an adventure. There are a few murders in the script. Let's hope we don't have any real murders getting it shot.

I will be speaking at the Barnes and Nobel on Hurstbourne Lane in Louisville, this Saturday 9Sept 11th)for the Sisters in Crime writers group and I am looking forward to to that very much. I also have some fun and exciting courses coming up at the University of Louisville and Bellarmine University and these are open to everyone.

Introduction to Screenwriting
Writing a motion picture is quite different from writing a novel. A screenplay not only tells a compelling story. It serves as a blueprint for creating a film. In this class, you’ll discover how to plot your story, create fascinating characters, and structure the three acts. You will leave this class with your screenplay plotted out, your story outlined and the first act completed. Examples from a variety of movie genres will be viewed, as well as samples from popular screenplays. A fun and exciting course for novice and experienced writers.
Class Schedule: Sept 16th—Oct 21st (6 Sessions) Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 PM .For more information and to sign up, call (502) 852-6456. University of Louisville, Delphi Center. Or on the web: www.louisville.edu/delphi
Course # 119DPN Fee:$89

The Art and Craft of Creating Thrills and Chills in Movies and Novels
Do you love to be scared? Do you watch horror films or read thrillers? Do you have an idea for a horror or thriller story? If so, you will love this new class! Discover how to turn your ideas into compelling fiction. Using examples from popular short stories, novels and films, you will learn how to create vivid settings, memorable characters, suspenseful plots and much more. Just in time for Halloween, this fun class is for those who want to write thrilling and frightening stories as well as those who want insight into how scary stories work.
Class Schedule: Sept 28th to Nov. 2 (6Sessions) Tuesdays 6:30 to 8:30PM
Course # 119EPE also at the Delphi Center.
Fee:$89
Special Halloween Course for a Scary good time!

Mastering the Craft of Screenwriting
Discover the “secrets” of effective story telling: the art and craft of story design, going beyond three-act structure, character creation, and dialogue. Learn the tools and techniques to create effective and entertaining stories and scripts for motion pictures and other media. Examples from movies, screenplays and television will be shown and discussed. Both experienced and novice writers are welcome.
Instructor: John M. Risner is a professional screenwriter and story analyst. He is the founder of ScreenWriter-Ink.com, a website devoted to the screenwriter.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: 8 Wednesdays / Sept. 22 - Nov. 10 / 6:30 - 8:30 pm / $159 ($169 after Sept. 15)
For more information and to sign up , call (502)-452-8166. Bellarmine University. Or on the web : www.bellarmine.edu/ce. Sign up before Sept 15th and receive a discount

If you have been thinking about writing a screenplay or a story these courses are for you. If you are stuck on a screenplay or story and want to jump start the creative engine, then these courses are for you. If you've taken one of my courses before, then you know you will have fun and learn a great deal; so sign up, I would love to have you.