Karl Iglesias – Writing For Emotional Impact Master Class

Immerse yourself in the art and craft of storytelling with Karl Iglesias’ “Writing for Emotional Impact Master Class”. This comprehensive course offers aspiring writers and seasoned storytellers alike an in-depth exploration of the techniques and strategies for creating emotionally resonant narratives that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impact.

Led by acclaimed screenwriter and story consultant Karl Iglesias, this master class delves into the psychology of emotion, the anatomy of storytelling, and the power of empathy to engage and move readers or viewers on a profound level. Through a combination of insightful lectures, practical exercises, and analysis of successful stories across various mediums, you’ll learn how to harness the power of emotion to elevate your writing to new heights.

Key components of the master class include:

• Understanding Emotional Resonance: Explore the principles of emotional storytelling and learn how to evoke authentic emotions in your audience. Discover the key ingredients of emotional impact, including empathy, identification, and catharsis, and learn how to craft stories that resonate deeply with readers or viewers.
• Crafting Compelling Characters: Dive into the art of character development and learn how to create multi-dimensional characters that feel alive and relatable. Explore techniques for building empathy with your characters, conveying their internal struggles and desires, and crafting dynamic relationships that drive the emotional arc of your story.
• Mastering Story Structure: Learn the fundamentals of story structure and how to use it to create a powerful emotional journey for your audience. Explore the three-act structure, the hero’s journey, and other narrative frameworks, and learn how to structure your story for maximum emotional impact.
• Writing Vivid Scenes: Discover the secrets to writing vivid, immersive scenes that draw readers or viewers into your story world. Learn how to use sensory detail, subtext, and dramatic irony to enhance the emotional resonance of your scenes and keep audiences engaged from beginning to end.
• Feedback and Revision: Receive constructive feedback on your writing and learn how to apply the principles of emotional impact to your own work. Gain insights into the revision process, including techniques for deepening emotional stakes, tightening pacing, and strengthening character arcs to create a more compelling story.

Whether you’re a novelist, screenwriter, playwright, or storyteller in any medium, Karl Iglesias’ “Writing for Emotional Impact Master Class” offers invaluable insights and practical tools to help you craft stories that leave a lasting impression on your audience. Join us on this journey of discovery and transformation and take your writing to the next level with Karl Iglesias as your guide.

There are three kinds of feelings when reading a script—interest, boredom, and WOW! To become a successful screenwriter you must create that WOW! feeling on as many pages as possible, and this requires writing designed to engage the reader emotionally. Going beyond what most seminars and books offer, and based on my popular class at UCLA Extension, this DVD master class focuses on proven dramatic techniques that generate that emotional experience at every level of craft, from concept to character, from story to scenes, from description to dialogue. Topics include how to: