Writing Workshop at Illinois Center for Broadcasting

On Saturday, November 3, at the Illinois Center for Broadcasting Steven Fischer presents an interactive writing workshop covering effective communication techniques, narrative structure, character development and more. The workshop supports Fischer’s documentary on creative self-development, Old School New School.

Details:
Date: Sat. Nov 3, 2012
Time: 11am-1pm
Address: Illinois Center for Broadcasting, 530 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60605

For additional details about sign up and fee contact ICB at 312.884.8000 for more details.

Creativity and Old School New School at Greenhouse Theater Center, Chicago

Join TheatrePros and Steven Fischer as they present a stimulating discussion on the nature of creativity with top artists working in the Chicago theater scene. The panel continues the discussion begun in Old School New School about how a person can tap into his or her full creative potential.

Join Tony Award winning set designer Todd Rosenthal, Hollywood TV sitcom writer Carla Waddles, and Second City Writing Program director Andy Eninger.

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Hans Fallada

A fascinating 30-minute look at the life of troubled writer Hans Fallada. Fallada was an alcoholic, morphine addict, prone to depression, was in and out of sanitariums and relationships, and attempted suicide twice. He was declared an “undesirable author,” yet pursued his craft despite the rejection.

He was the quintessential suffering artist whose creativity was informed by his volatile life.

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10 Great Mistakes Writers Make

“A writer writes, always.” A memorable line from Throw Momma from the Train.

Indeed, a writer is always writing, but what and how are they writing? John Truby, author of The Anatomy of Story, has a list of the 10 biggest mistakes that separate the amateur from the professional.

Check it out here! And when you do, watch the accompanying short, Omar, The Short … it’s great!