Course runs 4-18 June 2024
Tues-Thurs-Saturday 6pm GMT - 2:30 EST

BOOTCAMP: Create your Character Arc 

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This is for you if...

a. You are a writer mid-project, craving the energy of a new process... or needing editorial support... or just wanting a creative spark to ignite what is in your mind. 
b. You are a beginner completely befuddled by the jargon around character development and you just want some direction and clarity. 
c. You love the energy of creativity and community and all things character growth!

By the end of this BOOTCAMP, you will have:

A fully realized character arc that will fuel your narrative.

The tools and confidence to craft captivating characters for any story.

A supportive community of fellow writers invested in character development.

Course features
  • Author: Natasje van Niekerk
  • Level: Beginner to Advanced
  • Live class time: 1,5 hours x 7
  • Pre-Recorded class time: 30 mins x 7
  • Self Study time: Student dependent

BOOTCAMP offers and intensive and collaborative deep-dive!

It's INTENSE - make no mistake. We are fast-tracking the process, and pushing ourselves to maximum output on the page.

Week 1: CREATE A CHARACTER!
3 Live classes
7 Pre-recorded exploration sessions
Downloadable worksheets.

This week is a whirlwind of creative exploration aimed at sparking your imagination and forcing you to interrogate your ideas around "the parts" that make up or influence who a character is.

We also have three live sessions where we break down CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT and set achievable goals for crafting or designing who our character is.
Week 2: Shaping the Arc
3 Live classes
7 Pre-recorded exploration sessions
Downloadable worksheets.

Armed with your Week 1 discoveries, we'll shift gears and focus on mapping your character's transformation - or as the grown ups say: CREATING THE CHARACTER ARC.

We end the 2-week journey with a BONUS cake and tea "SHOW AND TELL" where we do a bit of ONLINE networking while sharing our journey and progress! (Totally not kidding about the Cake and Tea!!)

Ready to craft your character's journey and take your story to the next level? 
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Live Classes : Tuesday- Thursday-Saturday 6-7:30 pm GMT / 2-3:30pm EST

Benefits of Bootcamp

Live Classes 

Live classes offer an enhanced learning experience. Helps you engage with the content, and change your approach so you can catapult out of your rut.
It keeps you present, and accountable. 

A Quick Start

Bootcamp is essentially a KICKSTARTER that allows you to be exponentially creative but within a time limit.
And Natasje guides you to make choices, so you can get your character created: Ready to tell their story.

Discuss with others

Participate in our online forum, share thoughts and ideas, increase connection, get help with your own project as you feedback on your peer's projects.
INSPIRATION comes in many forms, collaboration is one.
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Facilitated by

Natasje van Niekerk 

SCREENWRITER - STORY EDITOR - SERIES DEEVELOPER
As a writer and story architect, I've spent the past two decades helping characters and stories come alive on screens, both big and small.

My journey began in the world of English Literature, and soon my passion for storytelling led me to the dynamic world of television and film.

For nearly 20 years, I've practised my craft in writer's rooms around the globe, participating and leading brainstorming sessions and development processes.

Now, I'm thrilled to share my expertise with you! Whether you're crafting a character for a short film, a series, a feature-length film, or even a novel, I'm here to guide you.

Together, we'll unlock the potential of your characters and their journeys, using a touch of creative magic.

Ready to craft your protagonist's arc? Let's get started!
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