Writing Classes - Steve Kanaras

Graphic Novel Writing Workshop

$75.00 $65.00

 

 

his general survey of writing for graphic novels will include instruction on script formats, the elements of graphic novel “language”, and things to include and avoid while constructing a graphic novel. Other topics covered will include working with artists, working with editors, plotting, characterization, and thematic story constructions. There will be two writing exercises with peer review covering the creation of believable characters with powerful dialog, and creating a classical plot structure.

Facilitated by Steve Kanaras – Writer of Only in Whispers, Pork n' Beans & Beyond the Kuiper Belt                               and Publisher of Free Lunch Comics.  4 Hour Workshop – 11am – 3:30 pm with a half hour lunchbreak - Free Lunch provided!

Next session begins Saturday, December 15, 2013 ! Sign up today!

Graphic Novel Writing Project: The Full Script

$150.00 $130.00

 

 

This course will cover the basics for writing and scripting graphic novels. There will be 4 sessions with instruction and writing exercises. Students will be expected to work on their scripts in between sessions and be prepared for peer review of their work. The goal of the course is to create an industry standard 22 page script in a subject of the student's choosing! No prior graphic novel writing experience necessary. Free Lunch from New England Pizza provided with each session! 

Steve Kanaras, Instructor

Next session TBA

Writing for Children

$150.00 $130.00

 

 

This four week course will explore the various categories, markets, and techniques in writing for children. The course will be a combination of lecture, exercises, and peer review of writing samples. We will look at the current market trends, and some of the current bestsellers and classics of children's literature. Students will be encouraged to write in the genre they are most comfortable in, be it fiction, non-fiction, long form or short. Bring a pen, an imagination and step into the wonderful world of writing for an audience of children!

Steve Kanaras, Instructor
Limited to 8 students per class $120, 4 two hour classes

So You Think You're Funny?!

$150.00 $130.00

 

 

This four week course will be a combination of instruction and writing exercises designed to unleash your inner comedian. Learn the basics of gag-writing, stringing jokes together, mining a subject for laughs, and writing comedy in various forms. Topics covered will include the Structure of a Joke, Cartoons and Captioning, the Humorous Essay, Stand-Up Comedy Writing, Sketch Comedy, Basics of Sit-Com Writing, and Inserting Comedy into Speeches. Master the Art of Observation and Learn to Think Funny.
Steve Kanaras, Instructor

Limited to 8 students per class $120, 4 two hour classes