Author Archives: The Coffeehouse Writer

Leaving-

So we had to write an opening about two people leaving each other…

Act 2 a.k.a. Week 5 begins

The last four weeks have flown by! From being a total newby to scriptwriting to now being comfortable to use premise, treatments and loglines. Tagline:               When BFF’s want more they will go to any extremes. Logline:             ‘Wannabe’ teen wanting her idol’s life of fame and fortune, seeks to make her name through reality tv withContinueContinue reading “Act 2 a.k.a. Week 5 begins”

Aller simple à la luna

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOG3eus4ZSo So from the title and the Smashing Pumpkins video, you can probably guess that this week was analysing Le Voyage dans la Lune by Georges Méliès. This ground-breaking short film has left its mark on modern film-making in or than one way. I was actually quite taken with this film, the acting and set wasContinueContinue reading “Aller simple à la luna”

Brainstorming!

I had to include this video from the Imagination Movers, as well it fits, it used to be a favourite in our home when my kids were smaller. As a woman of a certain age, who has spent a fair bit being a single parent and working jobs that fit around school, I have anContinueContinue reading “Brainstorming!”

Still rolling…

Surprisingly, I have survived week two, and not felt out of my depth. Discussing the Auteur Theory and the role within of the screenwriter, reveals the complexity of the industry.  There are times when being a writer is just not enough, and when you feel impassioned to be further involved with YOUR own creation orContinueContinue reading “Still rolling…”

And so it began…Week One.

Reflection… Well it came badly time for me, week one started on the first day of half term, and a planned trip away camping so no wifi. But a quick glance at the lesson plan got me thinking about why I write, why I enjoy storytelling, This began long before I was a parent, backContinueContinue reading “And so it began…Week One.”