Writers Chat, hosted by Johnnie Alexander, Brandy Brow, Melissa Stroh, and Norma Poore.

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Screenwriting 101: The Fundamentals of a Great Script

In this episode of Writers Chat, award-winning screenwriter and teacher, Zena Dell Lowe, makes the art of storytelling exciting, practical, and downright fun. She’s worked in Hollywood, taught at conferences nationwide, and now she’s bringing her best tips straight to Writers Chat. Whether you’re brand new or already on draft ten, Zena will help you take your story to the next level. Here she dives into what makes a screenplay work—formatting, structure, pacing, and storytelling essentials—so you can confidently bring your stories to life on the screen.

Watch the September 30^th replay.

Zena Dell Lowe is an award-winning screenwriter, producer, and founder of The Storyteller’s Mission, where she trains writers to master the craft of story. With decades of industry experience and credits spanning film, TV, and stage, Zena is known for her practical, entertaining approach to teaching. Her hands-on workshops give writers of all levels the tools (and confidence!) to bring their stories to life. Visit The Storyteller’s Mission for more information.

Live Screenwriting Critique Session with Zena Dell Lowe

Award-winning screenwriter, producer, and teacher Zena Dell Lowe provides live feedback on two screenplays with their writers. She points out the importance of writing visual and dynamic scene direction plus provides tips on the proper formatting of scripts. Zena’s amazing insights into “story” and her screenwriting experience make this invaluable episode for screenwriters, fiction writers, and storytellers. You’ll also want to check out last week’s episode where Zena presented: Screenwriting 101: The Fundamentals of a Great Script.

Watch the October 7^th replay.

Zena Dell Lowe is an award-winning screenwriter, producer, and founder of The Storyteller’s Mission, where she trains writers to master the craft of story. With decades of industry experience and credits spanning film, TV, and stage, Zena is known for her practical, entertaining approach to teaching. Her hands-on workshops give writers of all levels the tools (and confidence!) to bring their stories to life. Visit The Storyteller’s Mission for more information.

Literature & Lattes: The Why & How of Starting a Clean Fiction Event

Paula & Myja Miller, a mother/daughter-in-law team who co-founded Literature & Lattes, share the story of how they created a book festival based in Sioux Falls, SD. They discuss the niche they’re filling with both the festival–which features books, coffee, and free writing classes taught by professional volunteers. Paula and Myja also share how the event fulfills its mission to reach readers with clean, family-friendly writing that brings glory to God. For more information on the next conference and how you can participate, visit the Literature & Lattes.

Watch the October 14^th replay.

Come Write with Us ~ Great Sentences: Prompts from the Past

Stretch your creativity during this fun and engaging Come Write with Us session. In keeping with our October Classics theme, co-host Brandy Brow shares great sentences from a few classics and—in an entertaining twist—fairy tales. These sentences are used as writing prompts to inspire our imaginations. Participants share their writing so you can see/hear what other writers created!

Watch the October 21^st replay.

Disclaimer: The opinions and viewpoints presented by the cohosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of Writers Chat or Serious Writer, Inc.

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