Karel Segers Webinars

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Karel Segers discusses strategies to improve your writing, and to help you make your stories resonate for a larger audience. The podcasts are the audio version of the webinars, which can be found here: http://tsd.im/webinars.

Karel Segers


    • Nov 14, 2016 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 55m AVG DURATION
    • 10 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Karel Segers Webinars

    Ep. 1 - Adapt Anything

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2016


      It's the first podcast. Cut us some slack! We're still figuring out the technology, and ... it really was a webinar.

    Ep.9 - Thresholds In The Hero's Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2016 55:50


    Why is Tom Cruise always running in movies? Why should you really write that travel scene? Karel Segers reveals the hidden metaphor of movement in the movies, in a fascinating 45min free webinar for writers & filmmakers.

    Ep.8 - Writing And Making Social Impact Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2016 47:32


    Are you trying to write or make a movie that is close to your heart? Disheartened or confused with the current state of cinema? Join us for this one-hour webinar about Movies That Matter, be inspired, and learn from the pros how to get your art to an audience.

    Ep.7 - The Secret Code Of Loglines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2016 57:29


    WHY LOGLINES RULE You will hear examples of where in the industry loglines are used. This formula is so powerful, it’s like a little hand grenade, containing all the explosive power of your story.   ARE YOU WRITING THE RIGHT STORY?Loglines help you decide what to work on. You’ll understand instantly which ideas have legs, and which ones are goose eggs. In our logline lab, ideas are undressed, and the truth will shine.   THE EXACT FORMULAAmateurs write synopses or taglines, but pros know the exact structure. They word the logline, so their concepts are clear. This webinar will teach you this secret formula.

    Ep.6 - Presenting For Freak Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2016 56:17


    Ep.5 - Write Active Characters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2016 56:13


    THIS 45 MINUTES WEBINAR WILL TEACH YOU: PREMISE - Learn how to craft a premise that keeps the story moving forward, and the main character active. PLOT - Find out which plot element will make sure your main character’s actions are always motivated. PERSONALITY - Apply the one personality trait that makes a character cinematic (even if s/he is unlikeable). PROCESS - Learn a little known, yet powerful principle that helps you prevent passive characters.

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    Ep.4 - Build Your DIY Writers Website

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2016 49:45


    Register your domain in 60 seconds.Check availability, buy a great domain with a reliable registrar, and keep your welcome email! Find robust, good value hosting. Start with s simple WordPress.COM blog, or if you want more control, I’ll help you find a fast and affordable host, in your home country, or in the US.   Pick a gorgeous WordPress theme. Choose your style, set it up, and write some pages. Done! (If we have time left, I’ll show you some advanced fun!)

    Ep.3 - Write A Synopsis That Sells

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2016 55:20


    One of the most powerful formats to quickly convey the most important parts of character, plot and theme, is the 1-page synopsis.  Having the skill to write a great synopsis can mean the difference between having your script read - or not.   I read hundreds of synopses every year, and during this 45min webinar, I will teach you the techniques that will help you write better synopses for the rest of your writing career.

    EP.2 - Productivity For Creatives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2016 66:17


    Karel Segers will give you detailed, practical advice and techniques. No best-of-the-web; only what he tried and tested, day in day out, and it works! A morning routine to kickstart creativity - and productivity. The ultimate list of superfoods and beverages. 7 hyper-productivity apps [you didn't know existed]. Tips on dealing with a necessary evil: money. Why goal-setting doesn’t work for all. How to keep your energy throughout the day. Being a great parent AND a successful creative. Building a lifestyle to support your dream - without guilt.

    Ep.1 - Adapt Anything For The Screen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2015 52:52


    Did you know...   Most successful films are adaptations. 51% of the top 2,000 films of the last 20 years were movie adaptations. Are you writing (for) adaptation?   Most writers fail at adapting their work. To adapt an original work successfully, it is essential that you understand the principles of screen drama.   Great adaptations follow 3 principles... ... and sticking to the source is not one of them. Listen to the webinar, and learn the 3 secrets!

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