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What we’re about
Montana writers: Have you written a screenplay or two (or ten) -- or are thinking about one? Maybe you write novels or short stories or have a life story people say would make a great movie. Or do you just want to improve your storytelling skills -- on the page &/or out loud?
*** Many of the writing craft topics we discuss are valuable for all types of writers. Using screenwriting techniques helps make novels, memoirs, personal essays and short stories even more visual and emotionally compelling.
(If you write novels and memoirs or non-fiction, also check out Authors of the Flathead, one of our sponsoring groups: http://authorsoftheflathead.org)
Since 2020 we've focused primarily on discussing screenwriting and screenplays. We've read award winning scripts and watched videos about screenwriting craft topics including how now-iconic films actually got made. (Check out Netflix's terrific series "The Movies That Made Us" -- it tells and shows how films like "Pretty Woman," "Home Alone," "Back to the Future" and also well-known low budget horror films actually got written, filmed and became box office success.)
For the summer of 2024, we're taking a break from meeting monthly -- to get automatic notices of occasional summer sessions, join us (no cost).
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RE STORYCRAFTING: In 2024, we are also hosting LIVE STORY SHARING EVENTS in Flathead Valley -- spring and fall -- due to popular request. We are seeking STORY SUBMISSIONS from locals who have engaging and inspiring stories to tell in person to neighbors, friends and story fans. Get submission details at our Flathead Story Concert website: https://FlatheadStoryConcerts.wootick.com -- or you can message Barbara Schiffman with questions or email her at montanascreenwriting@gmail.com.
If you need guidance for creating a story to tell live but want to give it a try, we are offering several online-only Craft a Tellable Story workshops this year (free, but space limited) -- check event pages here or FSC site for details or email Barbara for details.
Keep writing!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- 9/17: Flathead Story Concert - inspiring stories told live (in Kalispell)Sacred Waters Brewing Company, Kalispell, MT
Flathead Story Concerts - stories told live!
Join us in person at our last live event of 2024 to be inspired and entertained by local Flathead Valley storytellers and friends who share true experiences and poems...
If you like The Moth Radio Hour, you'll love our Flathead Story Concerts!
FSCs are themed and curated events -- if you have a story to tell, email us in advance at story23fvcc@gmail.com or phone us at 747-238-0038.
Tales will be told, laughs will be shared, a few tears may even be shed.
Our 2024 Story Themes:
- a) All in the Family (biological, extended family & friendships, work family, animal-human family, and more)
- b) Firsts & Lasts (think "the first time..." or "the last time...")
- c) "Wild Card" (stories that don't fit A or B themes but are so great we're inviting them anyway!)
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Flathead Story Concerts are curated by Barbara & Glenn Schiffman
and co-hosted with Sacred Waters Brewing.Sponsors and supporters include Authors of the Flathead, The Bookshelf in Kalispell and Sacred Waters Brewing
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Get FSC Submission Guidelines and event details at:
https://flatheadstoryconcerts.wootick.comor email us at story23fvcc@gmail.com with your name/phone and Barbara will call you to discuss.
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When: Tuesday 9/17 (stories start at 6:00pm)- doors open at 5:30pm in The Wild Side Room
- (imited seating -- seats in front area = best sound
- This is a Community Event - Free Admission
- Family friendly (but best for ages 16+)
Where: Sacred Waters Brewing Company
3250 US 2 East, Kalispell (south of the airport)9/17 Tellers include:
Mary Frances Erler
Alan Solum
Robby Cale (poet)
Craig Thomas Naylor
Glenn Schiffman
Keith Liggett
Joe Weber
Heidi Wolf++++++
Questions? Call Barbara Schiffman at 747-238-0038
>> get more info at https://flatheadstoryconcerts.wootick.com
or email Barbara at story23fvcc@gmail.com