ShowMe Writers Masterclass
Join me at the 3rd Annual ShowMe Writers Masterclass at Mizzou, October 28 and October 29! I'll be speaking at two different sessions: "Using the Structure of Save the Cat! to Guide Your Writing" and "Pitfalls to Avoid When Writing YA."
Missouri Writer's Guild 2017 Conference
I'm happy to announce that I will be presenting at the 2017 Missouri Writer's Guild Conference in Columbia, Missouri on Saturday, May 6. I'll be teaching techniques to help structure your writing using the Save the Cat! storytelling structure. Join me for an exciting look at story structure through the lens of film and learn how to apply it to your own writing!
Join me at Missouri Write To Learn
Calling all educators! I will be speaking at the 2017 Missouri Write to Learn Conference at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri.
I'll be presenting on Friday, February 17 on the topic Save the Cat! Goes to the Classroom: Using Story Structure in Film to Inspire Creative Writing and Better Reading. Here's a breakdown of what to expect:
"Students speak the language of the movies. It’s such a large presence in their lives that by understanding the way films are structured, we can help them write with more direction, enthusiasm, and purpose. Using principles and elements from the number-one bestselling Save the Cat! book series on screenwriting, teacher and young adult author Cory Milles will show you how to use the story structure found in movies to give students a better grasp and focus in their writing, also demonstrating how it can aid students who struggle with reading comprehension. Studying stories by using a structure that is both familiar and deep will enable students to gain confidence in their abilities as readers and writers. In this session, you will analyze a variety of film clips, identify important elements in story structure, and learn ways to incorporate the strategies you find in your own classroom instruction."
Looking forward to seeing you there!
I'll be presenting on Friday, February 17 on the topic Save the Cat! Goes to the Classroom: Using Story Structure in Film to Inspire Creative Writing and Better Reading. Here's a breakdown of what to expect:
"Students speak the language of the movies. It’s such a large presence in their lives that by understanding the way films are structured, we can help them write with more direction, enthusiasm, and purpose. Using principles and elements from the number-one bestselling Save the Cat! book series on screenwriting, teacher and young adult author Cory Milles will show you how to use the story structure found in movies to give students a better grasp and focus in their writing, also demonstrating how it can aid students who struggle with reading comprehension. Studying stories by using a structure that is both familiar and deep will enable students to gain confidence in their abilities as readers and writers. In this session, you will analyze a variety of film clips, identify important elements in story structure, and learn ways to incorporate the strategies you find in your own classroom instruction."
Looking forward to seeing you there!