Spring Writers Workshop

The 18+ Secrets of Successful Story Structure Workshop for Screenwriters, Novelists, and other Writers of shorter works. Presented by Stanley D. Williams, Ph.D. Hollywood and Novelist Story Consultant, and author of the classic story structure book used in Hollywood, “The Moral Premise: Harnessing Virtue and Vice for Box Office Success.” Unique among writing and story workshops, The 18+ Secrets of Successful Story Structure with Dr. Williams, is not a collection of industry anecdotes and … [Read more...]

Filming a Movie in the Rochester Area

Judging by the e-mails, phone calls, and text messages I have received this week, I am assuming that many of you noticed the Hollywood film crews around town. See our short video of the production crew in Rochester here.  I made a phone call to Rochester Hills Film Liaison, Ed Anzek, who was delighted to fill me in on the recent activity. Ed is the Director of Planning and Economic Development for Rochester Hills and as of two years ago is also the community's Film Liaison. "Our Mayor had the … [Read more...]