Our Next Program
NYWIFT Masterclass Series: Writing for Film and Television: Craft Workshop & Refresh
21 Apr 2026 @ 06:30pm
Back by popular demand is one of NYWIFT’s most popular masterclass instructors, critically-acclaimed writer Amy Fox, with a new workshop series for writers of all levels.
Creating dynamic scenes, developing a character arc, building the world of your project…
These are fundamental skills that writers for film and TV use every day. But when’s the last time you did a deep dive into these practices?
In this 3-part interactive workshop, we will practice these tools, learning trade secrets that will elevate your scene work and world-building and deepen your character development. And as a bonus, we will get your plot and your characters talking to each other! New writers find playful ways to explore the fundamentals of the craft, and more seasoned writers will love this chance to further refine their skills.
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Meet the New NYWIFT Member: Yossera Bouchtia
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