Raleigh will host a free six-week Screenwriting Workshop for aspiring writers. According to the City of Raleigh, the John P. “Top” Green African American Cultural Center will lead the workshop, focusing on developing a three-act screenplay. The series begins on February 25 and runs through April 1, meeting every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The workshop is open to aspiring screenwriters of all experience levels. According to the City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation Department, the weekly sessions will take a hands-on approach, providing participants the opportunity to create, develop, and refine an original screenplay.
Each session will include instruction on the fundamentals of screenwriting, followed by time for writing and peer review. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop, tablet, or phone to the workshop. The sessions are free and open to anyone over the age of 18 interested in developing a screenplay, covering topics from narrative structure to character development.
Registration for the Screenwriting Workshop is required through RecLink to reserve a spot.
