Become a Writer for HUSH
Accepting applications now
Help Us Write and Develop Season 4
Three times a year new writers are invited in to join the HUSH team. Writers must be dedicated to their craft and able to work under deadlines. In addition, they must agree to listen to previous episodes of HUSH, become immersed in the HUSH universe and learn the details of the podcast story bible.
Following the industry practice of television writers, the writing team collaborates to develop the season outline and break it down into episodes. Episodes are divvied out and writers work on small teams to write the first draft of their assigned show. The draft is then shared with the larger group for revisions. A read through by actors helps to tweak dialogue before the episode is released to the student director for rehearsal and recording.
Writers interested in joining the HUSH team should email steph@storyark.org by the end of March explaining why they want to become involved and submit a sample writing piece, preferably a story with dialogue. Writers selected should plan to join the team in April.
Saturday mornings, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Throughout the year, HUSH meets most Saturdays from 9 AM to 12:00 PM in the Shire's classroom space located in the Zephyr Studio, 421 South Main Street, Stillwater, Minnesota.
- FALL: September through December
- WINTER: January through April (but new writers will start in April)
- SUMMER: May through August
Thanks to grants, donations and sponsorships, we are able to keep tuition well below actual program costs. First time students entering the program pay $275 for the first trimester. After that, tuition remains at $175 per trimester. All students are welcome whatever their ability to pay.
Another option: HUSH Jr for middle school students
Our goal with HUSH is to provide as professional an experience as possible to students. In addition to developing writing skills, students learn about industry standards and how to work on a creative team. While we do open up the possibility of middle school students joining HUSH, many of them find it a better fit to be a part of HUSH Jr - a podcast spin off of HUSH that meets Saturday afternoons from 12:30 to 2:00. In HUSH Jr, students learn the key elements of writing an audio script, develop dialogue writing skills, and explore all the components of creating a podcast.
Similar experience at the developmentally appropriate level
The first step, of course, is determining placement. For those who are interested, contact steph@theshireonline.com right away.
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StoryArk Matters
StoryArk is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.
Email: steph@theshireonline.com
Website: www.theshireonline.com
Location: Stillwater, MN, United States
Phone: 651-351-0804
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