The Way of Story
In and Beyond Hollywood
presented by
Screenwriter, Author & Writing Consultant
Catherine Ann Jones
“Catherine Ann Jones is in possession of a powerful talent … nothing is more rare in my opinion.” Norman Mailer
On Saturday, December 13th, renowned 
screenwriter for the popular television series Touched by an Angel, author and writing coach Catherine Ann Jones will visit the Palm Spring Writers Guild to discuss with our members (and guests!) her integrative approach to writing narrative; offering encouragement, powerful insights and professional tips for writers who are interested in discovering and/or improving their creative skills.
Catherine Ann Jones, M.A. in Depth Psychology and recipient of a Fulbright scholarship to study Shamanism in India, will share her journey of acting on Broadway, writing plays (Calamity Jane, On the Edge, The Women of Cedar Creek), movies The Christmas Wife (Jason Robards & Julie Harris), Unlikely Angel (Dolly Parton), and other strategies learned along the way.
Her first book, The Way of Story: The Craft & Soul of Writing, is a staple in many academic institutions, including the New York University writing programs. Catherine's second book, Heal Your Self with Writing won a Nautilus Book Award for 2014.
Ms. Jones is recognized internationally for her workshop programs presented throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
A few topics Catherine will touch on include:
• The unexpected synchronicity of writing
• Finding your writer's voice
• Character building: more than just an aesthetic imagination
• Tips on how you can work with (and survive) TV and movie producers
• Your aspirations as a writer: should it be Hollywood?
*Catherine will be answering audience questions and networking with attendees after the meeting presentation.
Be sure to stop in and be a part of this enlightening and motivating presentation for all genres of writers, novice to professional. Q & A to follow presentation.
More about this presenter:
Catherine Ann Jones currently resides in Ojai, CA. She holds a graduate degree in Depth Psychology and Archetypal Mythology from Pacifica Graduate Institute where she has also taught.
After playing major roles in over fifty plays, she became disappointed by the lack of good roles for women and wrote a play about Virginia Woolf (On the Edge) and her struggle with madness in a world gone mad, i.e., WWII. The play won a National Endowment for the Arts Award. Ten of her plays, including Calamity Jane (both play and musical) and The Women of Cedar Creek, have won multiple awards and are produced both in and out of New York.
A Fulbright Research Scholar to India studying shamanism, she has taught at The New School University, University of Southern California, Pacifica Graduate Institute, and the Esalen and the Omega Institutes.
*More information about Catherine Ann Jones can be found on her website: www.wayofstory.com
Contact person for this meeting:
Ed Lopatin, VP, PSWG Programs
PROGRAMS.PSWG@GMAIL.COM
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