Writer's Room - Story Development Lab - Miami

Welcome to the First Writer's Room in South Florida for the community!

Join us monthly and be filled with creativity, inspiration, and of course, writing. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to hone their craft and connect with fellow writers. Get ready to write, share your work, and receive feedback from our talented group of writers and industry professionals. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a supportive and collaborative writing community. See you there!

Arts Accelerator is proud to present the "Writer's Room" Story Development Lab!

The Arts Accelerator Writers Room is an interactive writing experience modeled after a professional television writers' room, where writers share their works in progress, exchange feedback, and develop their ideas.

Over time, you’ll learn how to quickly identify and solve creative story problems so you can improve existing scripts, and produce consistent, professional quality output in any narrative format. This includes novels, feature films, TV shows, journalism, documentaries, and more.

On the second Sunday of every month, writers' room attendees will meet around a table to:

• Read excerpts aloud from your works in progress (up to ten minutes in length)
• Receive and share productive, structured, and actionable feedback based on the Screenwriting Masterclass tools. (It’s OK if you haven’t taken the Masterclass)
• Use your time to brainstorm, developing stories from scratch with group feedback
• Develop and practice delivering your loglines, pitches, or outlines

You’ll also get live, one-on-one guidance and feedback.

Bonus Benefits of Attending

If you take full advantage of the Writers Room, over time, you’ll learn how to quickly identify and solve creative story problems, improve existing scripts, and produce consistent, professional quality output in any narrative format. This includes novels, feature films, TV shows, journalism, documentaries, and more.

If you have an idea you’ve always wanted to bring to life, if you’ve pitched and not gotten developed, or gotten stuck on a project, the Arts Accelerator Writers Room will help you identify what you might be missing and how to find your voice and move forward.

And in true Arts Accelerator fashion, you’ll walk away with a valuable professional artifact that advances your artistic goals. If you’re looking for an ongoing group of like-minded creative writers to help you on your journey, the Writers Room is for you.

Space is limited. The workshop usually sells out, so get your tickets now.

We look forward to writing to you!

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Writers of all experience are welcome.

Complete novices have attended our workshop.

So have professional writers, producers, and actors from major Hollywood blockbusters.

If you're ready to write, you are welcome.

A laptop computer or other device that allows you to write and rewrite text.

A desire to write great stories!

Writers Room starts October 13th and runs monthly on the 2nd Sunday for 10 months.

Sessions are from 10 AM-1 PM

$35-$25 per person live session, $25 Via Zoom.

Classes are live, in person at 4221 Pine Tree Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Parking is FREE in the parking lot.

Because of the time constraints, space is limited, and we usually sell out, so register today!

The session starts at 10 AM sharp.

We recommend you arrive early to get a seat and set up.

Dates

Jan. 25th, Feb. 8th, Mar. 8th, Apr. 12th, May 17th, Jun. 14th, Jul. 12th, Aug. 9th, Oct. 11th.

We are excited to see you at our upcoming reading event! To ensure everyone gets the most out of the session, here is how the evening works:

• The Format: We aim for a rhythm of 10 minutes of reading followed by 10 minutes of feedback. While we generally try to stay on schedule, we prioritize the learning process. If a critique sparks a valuable back-and-forth discussion we allow the conversation to breathe. We believe deeply in the benefit of seeing that creative problem-solving happen in real-time.
• Sign-Up Policy: Reading slots are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are hoping to read, please arrive early to get your name on the list.
• Shared Vocabulary: To ensure our feedback is precise and actionable, we ask that all participants review our Glossary of Writing Terms before the event. Being on the same page with our terminology helps us address specific aspects of the work more effectively. Once you register to attend you will receive the link to the glossary of terms in your confirmation email. Please be sure to review this document BEFORE the class.
• The Benefit: Due to the popularity and limited duration of the event, not everyone will get a reading slot, as there simply won't be time. However, the critique process is valuable for everyone in the room. Even if you are not reading, listening to how creative work is analyzed is one of the best ways to refine your own editorial eye.

Franco has discretely script-doctored for movies and writers you've heard of. He's directed award-winning music videos and commercials for clients like MySpace and GBX Shoes. He worked as an editor on Ed Harris's Academy Award-winning film "Pollack". He designed and animated one of Universal Television's first hit reality shows "Blind Date". As a writer/producer for FX Channel, he cowrote with 5 time Emmy Award-winning writer Sandy Frank. He enjoys judging film festivals, mentoring emerging filmmakers, and working quietly in the background to help people succeed.

Franco, the moderator for the Writer’s Room, is the instructor of the Arts Accelerator’s Screenwriting Masterclass, a weekend-long screenwriting intensive and one of the highest-rated workshops in South Florida. Multiple scripts written during the masterclass have been screened at competitive film festivals.

Reviews from the Screenwriting Masterclass:

"I want my money back for every other workshop I've taken!” - Juliet R.

"I learned more in one weekend than in my four-year playwriting degree!" - Shawn D.

"Forget about any other workshop. Want to become a great writer? This workshop will help you get there". - Rafael V.

The Screenwriting Masterclass is only one weekend. Attendees asked for a longer format workshop where they could continue to develop their dramatic writing projects using the Masterclass tools. Many even attended the Masterclass multiple times, so we listened, and the Writers Room was born.

Arts Accelerator is a nonprofit with a mission to enable local talent to create valuable media with global reach.

Florida is full of talent, but for decades, South Florida creatives have had to leave the region to develop their skills and sustainably monetize their talent.

Arts Accelerator was founded to stem this creative drain by helping local talent develop sustainable entertainment industry careers in South Florida.

To do this, Arts Accelerator offers programming designed to provide local creatives with exposure to industry professionals, rapid upskilling, talent discovery, and promotion & monetization opportunities.

Programming includes film workshops, film festivals, networking events, live script readings, and distribution opportunities designed to help local talent develop sustainable entertainment industry careers in South Florida.

If you have any questions please get in touch with us at [email protected] or 786-285-9243.

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Proudly sponsored and funded in part by the Miami Beach Cultural Arts Committee, Miami-Dade Cultural Division, Keller Williams Miami, and the Miami Beach Jewish Community Center.

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