Nostos Screenwriting RetreatsThe Pen is Mightier than the SwordI have to admit, thinking of a constructive theme around screenwriting this month has been a struggle. How do I write about scene structure…2 min read·Mar 11, 2022----
Nostos Screenwriting RetreatsDon’t let poor presentation let your script down.Welcome to 2022! One more New Year, another list of resolutions. And one that is at the top of many lists: decluttering. Your house, your…4 min read·Jan 11, 2022----
Nostos Screenwriting RetreatsRoom to breatheThe festive season is by now well and truly upon us. With the holidays drawing closer, writers everywhere are starting to think about…3 min read·Dec 16, 2021----
Nostos Screenwriting RetreatsShaping dialogueDialogue is an important building block in screenplays and just like any other element, its use adheres to certain parameters. There’s a…3 min read·Nov 19, 2021----
Nostos Screenwriting RetreatsEmbracing writer’s lullWe’ve all been there. A head bursting with ideas, but no words coming forth. Or even no ideas at all; just endless frustrated hours staring…3 min read·Oct 12, 2021----
Nostos Screenwriting RetreatsThe Importance of Writing CommunitiesAs everyone here at Nostos dives head first into this season’s screenwriting retreats, our thoughts turn to the importance of being around…3 min read·Sep 16, 2021----
Nostos Screenwriting RetreatsYou have to defeat your fear of taking risks.“To make a great film, you need three things — the script, the script, and the script”. Alfred Hitchcock said that, and he definitely…3 min read·Jul 20, 2021----
Nostos Screenwriting RetreatsThe makings of a compelling villainVillains, or — in the less megalomaniac sense — antagonists, are integral to a good story. Whether they’re tangible beings (human, animal…3 min read·Jun 15, 2021----
Nostos Screenwriting RetreatsOn Imposter SyndromeI began to write pretty much from the moment I learned how to hold a pencil. I vividly remember the thrill of drawing the lines that turned…3 min read·May 19, 2021----
Nostos Screenwriting Retreats“A word after a word after a word is power.” — Margaret AtwoodNora Jaenicke: Filmmaker and writer.6 min read·Dec 22, 2020----