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"In the beginning there was Syd Field. Then came McKee and Vogler. Now there is Dara Marks."
Creative Screenwriting Magazine, 2008 Review of Inside Story
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Upcoming Seminars, Retreats, and Events
July 7 – July 12, 2019 Engaging the Feminine Heroic 6 Day Women Writers' Retreat with Dara Marks & Deb Norton Esalen Institute – Big Sur, California More info and registration Click here to be informed about future workshops, lectures, and events! About Dara
Dara Marks is a leading international script consultant who has specialized in the analysis of the modern screenplay for
the past two decades. Creative Screenwriting Magazine has consistently rated her
one of the top script consultants in the
film industry. Her advice has been sought on a wide variety of films and television programs, and her clients range from beginning and apprentice screenwriters to top studio writers and executives.Dara is the author of an exciting new book on screenwriting - INSIDE STORY: The Power of the Transformational Arc. In it she reveals her innovative process that helps writers maintain the artistic integrity of their vision throughout the development of their story. Her unique workshops and seminars are drawing national and international praise. Latest News
Just Released!Many years ago, I had one of those great bookstore experiences where a life changing book literally fell off a shelf into my hands. It was The Hero Within: Six Archetypes We Live By, written by Carol Pearson. This was one of my initial exposures to archetypal principals that illustrate the transformational patterns of human behavior. Carol's work helped me to see my own journey through life from a greater perspective and, as a story analyst, it deeply enhanced my ability understand and detect the interior mechanisms that drive plot and character development. Carol Pearson's books have remained at the top of my recommended reading list throughout the last few decades and I am now really thrilled to add her newest work, Persephone Rising: Awakening the Heroine Within, to my bookshelf. As you know, my own work has lead me into the depths of the Feminine Heroic from which we retrieve life's meaning and value, so I truly hope this book and all of Carol's work will fall into your hands, as well. Click here for more information about Carol Pearson 
Webinar - The Power of the Transformational Arc: Making stories more emotional, meaningful and marketable
Webinar - The Dreaded 2nd Act: How to Tame It
The Transformational Arc Diagram Review of Inside Story on The Huffington Post Inside Story Reviewed by Creative Screenwriting Click to see a short video about the book Click for Dara's recommended reading list (PDF). Want to know when Dara's coming to your town? Click here! |