Making a Good Script Great   

3-day clinic on the Art and Craft of Screenwriting.

For those interested in screenwriting, or adapting stories or novels for the screen.

Purpose: Screenwriting is both an art and a craft. Screenwriters need to know about the 3-act structure, about creating dimensional characters, about integrating theme and cinematic images into their work. Writers also need to be artists - finding their artistic voice and affirming their point-of-view. This 3-day clinic will focus specifically on the work of participants, with mini-lectures as needed to discuss concepts.

Participants will learn about the art and craft of screenwriting, and how to create both artistic and well-crafted screenplays. They will see how the elements need to all work together to make great screenplays, and see ways to resolve script problems to create an integrated, cohesive script. They will learn from the analysis of each other's work, from the work of Dr. Seger's analysis as a script consultant, and from discussions with each other about each other's projects.

Participants may choose from the following options - one being mandatory: 

All material shall be submitted to The Writers' Retreat at least 40 days prior to the script clinic dates.

Participants are asked to bring laptops if possible. Depending on the number of participants, we may work more than half a day on a script, and demonstrate a development meeting where the writer begins the rewrite in the meeting.

"The Writer's Retreat in Cascade is a special experience where you will have your treatment or script analyzed for half a day. I spend about 2 hours on each person's project, and then we have input from the other writers in the group, who also learn through the analysis of each other's project. Since we are a small group, we share lunches and dinners together, as well as one dinner at my home. Some of you may choose to stay an extra day or two to write in the mountains. The Rocky Mountain Lodge and the Inn at Cascade are across the street from my home. Eastholme and Blue Spruce are down the road, but within 1/4 of a mile. This is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and a high (in altitude and attitude) creative experience. I look forward to working with you." Linda Seger 

Date: October 10-12, 2008

Location: Cascade, Colorado. 

For writers who are ready to come up for air in an atmosphere of focused and generous critique. Convening in the foothills of Pikes Peak, in a setting of great beauty, we spend 3 days together in a clinic designed to stimulate both mind and creativity.

Our clinic begins with a welcome gathering on arrival and culminates with an optional group climb with Linda to the top of Pikes Peak... just joking! 

Recommended lodging in Cascade:  The Inn at Cascade, Chipita Park Lodge, Blue Spruce Inn, Eastholme in the Rockies, Rocky Mountain Lodge , Black Bear Inn

Nearest airport with major airlines: Colorado Springs Airport (20 minutes)

Tuition:  $750 (Includes one dinner at Linda Seger's home).

A non-refundable sign-up fee of $50 at time of registration.

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	Linda's Bio

"I highly recommend this clinic. Linda's personal attention to my writing and the insight into where I needed to go with the plot simply amazed me. Her style is warm, thoughtful and appropriately direct, and I felt hope when I left Colorado... it was like Linda had a crystal ball focused directly on my script's future... 

The other writers in my group would agree... there is something magical about this experience." B. Malouf.

"Thanks again for everything, it was such an AMAZING weekend for me.  I felt that it was, indeed, a "turning point."  Thank you for inspiring me in so many ways.  You really made me realize what it means to live life on purpose and to live a life that counts. I have a personal "collection" in my mind of powerful women who have inspired me along my journey, and I'm glad to say that I've found another one in you!  Thank you, thank you, thank you...for being faithful to your calling, your giftings, your God, yourself." J. Hillebrand

Payment:  Full tuition and sign-up fee are due at time of registration; balance 60 days prior to clinic. Cancellations:  If at least 60 days prior to workshop, tuition will be refunded less $50 administrative fee. Cancellations under 60 days will not receive a refund.

The Writers Retreat reserves the right to cancel the clinic, in which case all payments will be refunded.  

Trip cancellation / travel insurance is strongly advised and can be obtained through your travel agent.