Your Stage : Reno Screenwriters Presents: Bill Martel - Saturday, April 13, 2013 by Amy Thyr

Bill Martel has written over 19 produced films, including 3 HBO Premier movies, is the West Coast Editor of Scr(i)pt Magazine’s Independents screenwriting column, is a contributor to Writer’s Digest Magazine and a past columnist for Hollywood Scriptwriter Magazine. He’s been interviewed by Variety, featured in The Hollywood Reporter’s first Writers Special issue, and continues to teach around the world. The day-long seminar is presented in two parts for both beginning and advanced screenwriters. Attend either session – or both! AM Session: So you want to write a screenplay? 8:30am – Noon, $45 (lunch not included) • Introduction to Screenwriting • Story Ideas and Formatting • Character Introductions • Protagonist vs Antagonist • Plot & Premise • First 10 Pages PM Session: You’re on Your Way…Now What? 1:00pm – 5:00pm, $45 (lunch not included) • Developing Characters • Getting Emotions on the Page • Act II Development • Improving Dialogue • Transitions • Pitching & Selling • Q&A Session BOTH Sessions: $80, Discount and lunch for those who pre-=register for both session by April 7, 2013. Students with ID receive a 10% discount. Location: KNPB Studios, University of Nevada-Reno, Reno Campus 1670 North Virginia Street, Reno NV To Register: Send your name, address, phone number, session(s) you want to attend and your check (made payable to Pam Dulgar), to: Pam Dulgar, 3581 La Tierra Terrace, Reno NV 89536 Questions?: For additional information, please call 775.827.2808