Master the groundbreaking story structure method loved by Oscar and BAFTA winning screenwriters.
Date: Saturday, 26 April
Time: 11:20
Room: Tuke Hall
Filmed: YES
Think your screenplay tells a compelling story? According to acclaimed author and script consultant Jill Chamberlain, there’s a 99% chance what you’ve actually written is just a situation. In this game-changing workshop, you’ll discover how to bridge this critical gap and transform your script into a genuine, emotionally satisfying story.
Through practical demonstrations and in-depth analysis, you’ll learn:
- The crucial difference between a situation and a story
- How to identify and fix structural issues that plague most emerging writers
- A visual framework for crafting compelling character arcs
- Practical techniques for building surprising yet satisfying story developments
- Methods for applying these principles across all narrative forms – features, TV episodes, shorts, and novels
This isn’t just another “three-act structure” lecture. The Nutshell Technique offers a fresh perspective on story construction that will fundamentally change how you approach your writing. Whether you’re struggling with your first screenplay or fine-tuning your tenth, this workshop provides the tools to ensure your story connects with audiences and keeps them engaged from FADE IN to FADE OUT.
Don’t just write scenes – learn to tell stories that resonate. Join us for this essential masterclass in narrative construction that might just be the breakthrough your screenplay needs.
Speakers In This Session
Jill Chamberlain // Author, The Nutshell Technique
Jill Chamberlain, author of ‘The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret to Successful Screenwriting,’ is a renowned screenwriting coach whose method is taught at Columbia University and UCLA.
