The Hugo Teaching Studios and Marketplace Hugo House members receive advance notice and discounts on classes. If you become a member at the time of registration, take the Upstairs Pass Holder tuition rate. In this class we'll explore imaginatively getting yourself out of the way so your characters can have lives of their own. Class goals are to fire up your imagination by writing exercises that prompt you to create other voices, ages, genders.
All levels welcome.
That is, without a strong story, plotting and dramatic build-up, you have no real script. In this class, students will focus on structure as the building blocks to a powerful screenplay. The pace is individual, and students are encouraged to bring as many concerns and problems with the story to class. This class is very hands-on and useful for beginner or advanced writers. We will read, discuss and experiment with various ways of conveying the passing of time in writing, including using flashbacks, overlapping multiple viewpoints, and creating a collage effect with short snapshots.