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Welcome to the Salt Spring Island Screenwriters Lab, enriching weekend intensives designed to help you craft your first - or next - great story for the screen.

Find inspiration amidst the ancient cedars on beautiful SSI & learn screenwriting from an active screenwriter & sought-after story consultant with 15+ years of on set experience on productions like SUITS, THE HANDMAID’S TALE & 11.22.63, & room experience on Netflix's TESTAMENT: MOSES & the forthcoming WINTER PALACE!​

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Emerge revitalized, teeming with new ideas, core skills, & a deep understanding of not only how to write a compelling script, but what to do with it next.

Log Chalet where the Lab is hosted at Green Acres Lakeside Resort


Inspiration to Execution

Nov 2 & 3, 2024

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Learn what it takes to:

  • Write a propulsive opening & gripping finale

  • Craft captivating heroes & thrilling villains

  • Propel characters through three full acts of a feature...

  • And five full acts of a pilot

  • Compose riveting dialogue

  • Take your writing to new heights through editing… because writing is rewriting!


Pen, Polish & Pitch

Nov 8 - 10, 2024​

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Deep dive into:

  • A one-on-one notes session based on a submission of your choosing

  • Interpreting notes & creating a master plan for a full and effective rewrite

  • Mining personal life experiences for authentic storytelling

  • Discovering & honing one’s voice on-the-page

  • Adapting IP for film and television, from biopics to literary works to your own creations

  • Pitching… not just to pitch, but to SELL!

St. Mary Lake from the dock at Green Acres
The Salt Spring Island Screenwriters Lab was an absolute delight from start to finish. As a professional writer and a phenomenal storyteller, Tori brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Her passion for storytelling is infectious, making it impossible not to be swept up in the magic of the craft. Throughout the lab, Tori expertly guided us through the intricacies of storytelling with a perfect balance of structure and creativity. Her teaching style not only imparts valuable lessons but also reignites the love for storytelling within each participant. I highly recommend Tori's lab to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the craft and to reignite their passion for storytelling.

Adriana Rodriguez Comsa,

Spring 2024 Lab Alumni

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