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The Orange County Screenwriters Association (OCSWA) is a not-for-profit organization conceived to be a connective resource of creative energy and real-world materials for professional and amateur writers and filmmakers.

14/03/2025

One of mine breaking down the screenwriting techniques of "The Substance" for Creative Screenwriting Magazine.
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https://www.creativescreenwriting.com/breaking-down-the-main-elements-of-the-substance/

01/02/2025

Just a quick reminder...
This Saturday at 10:30AM! FREE on Zoom.
Simple registration at https://www.scriptwritingclasses.org
Scriptwriting is filled with exciting storytelling possibilities that cross all genres. But all art involves craft.
Learn some great tips from scriptwriting teacher (25+ years), and professional scriptwriter and author Mark Sevi (35 scripts sold, 8 books published).
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS SEMINAR
• What’s the one thing they don’t teach you?
• How best to construct Act I? The essential elements.
• What is The Contract With The Audience?
• What’s at stake emotionally for your characters and why is this essential?
• Story Beats
• How can AI help your writing?
• And much more.
Mark will cover a ton of material and answer any and all your questions.
FREE!
Mark’s Intro To Scriptwriting Class starts Thursday night (6:30PM-9:30PM), February 6th on Zoom. It’s eight ( classes that will teach all you’ll need to understand scriptwriting. At the end of the semester you will be pages deep into your original script.
No experience is necessary!
Go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org to register and for more information.
Mark's IMDB credits page

28/01/2025

This Saturday at 10:30AM! FREE on Zoom.
Scriptwriting is filled with exciting storytelling possibilities that cross all genres. But all art involves craft.
Learn some great tips from scriptwriting teacher (25+ years), and professional scriptwriter and author Mark Sevi (35 scripts sold, 8 books published).
TOPICS COVERED IN THIS SEMINAR
• What’s the one thing they don’t teach you?
• How best to construct Act I? The essential elements.
• What is The Contract With The Audience?
• What’s at stake emotionally for your characters and why is this essential?
• Story Beats
• How can AI help your writing?
• And much more.
Mark will cover a ton of material and answer any and all your questions.
FREE!
Mark’s Intro To Scriptwriting Class starts Thursday night (6:30PM-9:30PM), February 6th on Zoom. It’s eight (8) classes that will teach all you’ll need to understand scriptwriting. At the end of the semester you will be pages deep into your original script.
No experience is necessary!
Go to www.scriptwritingclasses.org to register and for more information.
Mark's IMDB credits page

23/01/2025

* Free, Simple Registration: www.scriptwritingclasses.org *
Pitch decks have become part of the marketing scheme everyone now needs to promote their work. The visual aspect of these presentations melded with a tight logline and synopsis make this an essential in any writer’s toolbox.

But where to begin? How to get it done?
TOPICS COVERED:
- Necessary Pages
- Get It Done Quick
- How to Use AI for Content
- Different Types of Pitch Decks
And much more!

05/01/2025

Looking for fantastic fiction with amazing twists? Nothing better than the ""Blood Fiction" anthology series.
Three volumes, in your face. Nothing safe!
If It Bleeds, It Reads!
on Amazon.

04/01/2025

One of the greatest adventure films in the history of Hollywood - my article for "Creative Screenwriting Magazine".
Deconstructing “Raiders Of The Lost Ark” (Part 1/2)
https://www.creativescreenwriting.com/deconstructing-raiders-of-the-lost-ark-part-1/

03/01/2025

Voice Over is a technique that should be used like a strong spice in cooking - sparingly and only in the right situations.
Billy Wilder agrees: "In doing voice-overs, be careful not to describe what the audience already (knows or) sees. Add to what they're seeing."
"Dexter" is a good example of how to use V.O. properly. The use of it gets into the character's head to give the audience insight into this enigma.
Don't use voice over as justification to be a lazy writer.
(c) Mark Sevi

22/12/2024

DON'T PANIC - you can still order a *great* present to those fans of challenging fiction in your life. The "Blood Fiction" short story anthology is available in paperback or instant-delivery eBook.

14/10/2024

What are you waiting for? That movie in your head won't wrote itself. I can help.
Thursday nights, on Zoom from Huh? to Huzzah! Starting this Thursday 10.17,24.
Register/Info www.scriptwritingclasses.org

13/10/2024

"Blood Fiction, v.3" An Anthology of Challenging Fiction.
If It Bleeds, It Reads.
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Book Signing October 13, 2:00PM at Book Carnival in Orange.
https://www.annesbookcarnival.com/
Available on Amazon:
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11/10/2024

Come meet the authors of the third volume of this award-winning anthology series.
Sunday, Oct. 13th, 2:00pm.
Snacks, Prizes, and General Merriment!
Book Carnival, 348 S. Tustin Street, Orange, CA. 92866
www.annesbookcarnival.com
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11/10/2024

Join Me Tomorrow! I promise you'll learn something new!
Mark
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Mark - OC Screenwriters is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Intro To Scriptwriting Seminar
Time: Oct 12, 2024 10:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89296029386

Meeting ID: 892 9602 9386

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07/10/2024

Join professional writer and producer Mark Sevi as he runs down the most important aspects of any story. Based on 30 years of experience, 34 scripts sold and eight books published, Mark brings a unique perspective to how to get a script or any story written.
With three scriptwriting books (including “Quantum Scriptwriting”), 25 years of teaching scriptwriting, and multiple dozens of articles on writing Mark has been a student of story for many decades of professional experience.
Information on his upcoming classes will also be presented.
This is a free seminar.
More info and simple registration at https://www.scriptwritingclasses.org
or just JOIN on Saturday w/this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89296029386

04/10/2024

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