Inner Muse Creative Writing Workshop
A Workshop by Crystal Joy from Blu Room Productions
It’s easy to look around and think that other people are more creative than you are, or it's easier for them to tell a story than you, but that is never the case. We are all creative and have a story to tell no matter how mundane or small we think it is. We are often told to quiet our emotions and inner voices, but in doing so, we silence and minimize our stories. If you look deep within yourself, you will find the narratives that have been screaming to get out. The secret is more simple than you realize. Inspiration lies in the joys, pains, and daily frustrations of our own lives. The secret is you -- you are your own muse. You just have find her and let her out.
Have a pen and paper ready as this 3 hour class will provide a lecture and exercises that will invoke emotions from you to create a story arc your audience can connect with -- motivating you to look within. Understand that the greatest artistic choice you can make is to use yourself as your own muse.
What will I learn?
How to write a creative text
How to overcome writer’s block
How to build creative confidence
How to connect with your creative muse
The importance of your voice, experiences, and emotions for creative inspiration
Tapping into the self and consciousness for stories and inspiration
What will I need?
Your personal computer/ tablet
And Yourself :)
Who is the workshop for?
Creative writing enthusiasts, with or without former experience
Amateur and professional writers, storytellers, artists or creatives willing to explore new methods
There will also be the opportunity for one-on-one script writing Masterclass including feedback and editing sessions. Be sure to ask about it during the workshop.
Who is your Workshop Leader?
Crystal Joy moved to New York City from Chicago, IL with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Marketing from Loyola University Chicago. Shortly after her move she immediately began acting classes at HB Studios and expanded to Stella Adler, Lucid Body, and joined the theater company, Theater of A New Generation. Some of Crystal’s theater credits include the Off-Broadway productions Dead End, The Cherry Orchard, and 12 Angry People as well as several short films, an independent feature, commercials, and a TV show. Crystal's love of storytelling has made room to work not only as an actress but as a writer and producer.
Ms. Joy founded her own production company, Blu Room Productions in 2017. She has written several projects under her company that have garnered international attention, "Behind The Silence," the popular social media project "An Instagram Script Series: Nights" and the latest, "Jozi To The World," which recently became an official selection in the Gauteng Women Film Festival in South Africa. Crystal's mission with Blu Room is to tell narratives of everyday people looking for ways to love, serve, contribute, and overcome through the channels of digital media, independent film, and theatre. After creating "Jozi To The World" Crystal realized the need for cross-continental narratives and collaborations and aims to build a bridge between African Americans and Africans across the diaspora. She is currently in post-production for her next project and will release it this fall. Crystal has a shared love for acting, producing, and writing and as she progresses in her career she continues to excel in her versatility with a range of character roles as well as finding new platforms to deliver her projects. When Crystal is not acting you can find her collaborating with friends, collecting vinyl and books, or traveling.
Website: https://www.blu-room.net/
Youtube: Blu Room Productions (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPSypaJrsD8Rj2rAW3CuZDQ)
Instagram: @imcrystaljoy @bluroomproductions
ACHTUNG!
For this workshop no former experience is required.
We will create a safe, inclusive, non-judgmental workspace, in which everyone will be able to express and explore new creative possibilities.
THE WORKSHOP IS PARTICULARLY SUITABLE FOR THOSE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING CREATIVE BLOCKS AND WANT TO RE-CONNECT WITH THEIR INNER SELF.
ALL INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS for one-on-one script writing Masterclass will be scheduled directly by contacting Crystal and according to everyone’s availability.