PRE-REGISTRATIO IS CLOSED

BUT YOU CAN COME AND REGISTER AT THE DOOR.

WE BEGIN AT 9 AM SHARP.

WE HAVE PLENTY OF SEATS.

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The moral premise is not a new idea.It's been an integral part of all story-telling from ancient times. Without exception all successful stories and movies are built around a true and consistently applied moral premise. While the physical premise, or the hook, focuses the filmmaker when it comes to pitching and marketing the story, the moral premise gives the physical premise meaning. Without a strong hook the movie has no motive force.

Without a true moral premise the movie has no meaning and will fail at the box office. Audiences WANT entertainment, but, at the same time, they NEED to understand life and the human condition. Consciously they want an adrenalin rush. Subconsciously they long for moral guts and understanding. If filmmakers ignore the need for a true moral premise, audiences will pan the film in word of mouth promotion, and the project's success will fall far short of expectations. But when an audience subconsciously resonates with the truth of a story, word of mouth promotion will expand it's popularity. While the physical hook gives the film buzz, the moral premise gives both the physical and psychological story structure. It is the moral premise that gives the story's spine nerves of steel.

In this 1-day workshop you will learn the fundamentals of successful story structure around the a true and consistent moral premise, whether you are writing a movie, a stage play, or a novel.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Narrative writers, producers, and directors of all story genres and media will find this session beneficial, if not foundational. Fans of motion pictures may also want to attend. If you're a writer this session will give you a practical understanding of the moral premise that will speed along and improve the quality of your story's structure. In many ways the moral premise is a powerful muse; when used correctly it will inspire and focus your efforts, and powerfully connect you with your audience. Say "Good-bye" to writer's block. As a fan you'll have a greater appreciation of movies, plays, and novels when you understand and see how writers and directors use the moral premise as the center and motive force of their tales.

WHAT TO EXPECT?

The seminar lectures will be illustrated by both computer graphics and motion clips from popular films. Dr. Williams will, for the most part, follow the structure of the book. The presentation is continually being updated with new insights thanks to the generous contribution of past session participants, bloggers, story consulting sessions, and, of course, new films. The outline on the DETAIL page, therefore, may be slightly different from one presentation to the next.