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For the Lovely Jon Spira
Here at the Writers' Workshop, we don't expect you to take our word for how good we are.
Which is why we list all our editors, and share our feedback with you. It should speak for itself.
Jon’s enthusiasm and energy is inspiring and his passionate delivery makes the information easier to absorb. An excellent course, highly recommended! - Daniel Askew
The screenwriting course provides a great foundation of knowledge for any prospective writer. Jon is both passionate and charismatic and makes the whole learning experience a real pleasure. I would recommend this course to anyone thinking of starting a career in Screenwriting. - Dom Brancaleone
When it comes to screenwriting, this guy has been there, done that and grown out of the tee shirt. Take the course! - John Sturt
The course is very informative and well structured. The teaching is focused and inspiring and Jon provides a truly practical and realistic approach to screenwriting that gives us all the tools we need to develop professional skills relevant to the industry. - Laurence Jennings
Jon's screenwriting teaching is well structured, practical, and full of references to a diverse range of films. Jon is an energetic and inspiring teacher and I really feel my screenwriting has progressed as a result of being on the course. - Matthew Dixon
A cohesive course, delivered in a style that encourages group bonding - but not in a fey way! Enjoyable and useful to the last and fully recommended. - M.J.Wroe
As a screenwriting teacher Jon brings three essential elements to the mix that are strangely absent from many others who would claim the title. First and foremost he is a passionate film watcher. Jon's love of film is infectious and he has a willingness to discuss and accept other points of view.
Secondly, Jon actually _is_ a professional screenwriter and has written for television and produced his own films and music videos. This gives him a relevant knowledge of the market that prospective screenwriters will be entering. Thus allowing not only a creative toolset to be taught but the essential, _essential_, factors involved in marketing and selling a screenplay.
Thirdly and most rarest amongst tutors of any discipline is the power to inspire students. You can't impart talent, you can only equip students for the hard work they must carry out themselves. Inspiration is, perhaps, the most important tool. Knowledge can show the way. But what will keep a person pushing forward against all odds is inspiration that they are doing something important. Like all great teachers, Jon offers this gift to any who will take it. - Robin Mayfield
