[Judith Abernethy]

Judith Abernethy
“I agree to the terms of this release form.”
but, -plan to do the class privately.”
Leaving my options open.

GROUP RELEASE FORM
As a member of this group, I agree to the following:
1. That I will keep the processes, strategies, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class confidential, and that I will NOT share any of this program either privately, with a group, posting online, writing articles, through video or computer programming, or in any other way that would make those processes, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class available to anyone who is not a member of this class.
2. That each writer’s work here is copyrighted and that writer is the sole owner of that work. That includes this program which is copyrighted by Hal Croasmun. I acknowledge that submission of an idea to this group constitutes a claim of and the recognition of ownership of that idea.
I will keep the other writer’s ideas and writing confidential and will not share this information with anyone without the express written permission of the writer/owner. I will not market or even discuss this information with anyone outside this group.
3. I also understand that many stories and ideas are similar and/or have common themes and from time to time, two or more people can independently and simultaneously generate the same concept or m
Also, if you don’t agree to this group confidentiality agreement, you’ll still need to sign an agreement that says you will keep the strategies, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class confidential.ovie idea.
4. If I have an idea that is the same as or very similar to another group member’s idea, I’ll immediately contact Hal and present proof that I had this idea prior to the beginning of the class. If Hal deems them to be the same idea or close enough to cause harm to either party, he’ll request both parties to present another concept for the class.
5. If you don’t present proof to Hal that you have the same idea as another person, you agree that all ideas presented to this group are the sole ownership of the person who presented them and you will not write or market another group member’s ideas.
6. Finally, I agree not to bring suit against anyone in this group for any reason, unless they use a substantial portion of my copyrighted work in a manner that is public and/or that prevents me from marketing my script by shopping it to production companies, agents, managers, actors, networks, studios or any other entertainment industry organizations or people.
This completes the Group Release Form for the class.

[Judith Abernethy]

Judith Abernethy
“I agree to the terms of this release form.”

If you agree to the terms of the release form, then you can post your assignments into the group and your cohort can give feedback on them.
Also, if you don’t agree to this group confidentiality agreement, you’ll still need to sign an agreement that says you will keep the strategies, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class confidential.

GROUP RELEASE FORM
As a member of this group, I agree to the following:
1. That I will keep the processes, strategies, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class confidential, and that I will NOT share any of this program either privately, with a group, posting online, writing articles, through video or computer programming, or in any other way that would make those processes, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class available to anyone who is not a member of this class.
2. That each writer’s work here is copyrighted and that writer is the sole owner of that work. That includes this program which is copyrighted by Hal Croasmun. I acknowledge that submission of an idea to this group constitutes a claim of and the recognition of ownership of that idea.
I will keep the other writer’s ideas and writing confidential and will not share this information with anyone without the express written permission of the writer/owner. I will not market or even discuss this information with anyone outside this group.
3. I also understand that many stories and ideas are similar and/or have common themes and from time to time, two or more people can independently and simultaneously generate the same concept or movie idea.
4. If I have an idea that is the same as or very similar to another group member’s idea, I’ll immediately contact Hal and present proof that I had this idea prior to the beginning of the class. If Hal deems them to be the same idea or close enough to cause harm to either party, he’ll request both parties to present another concept for the class.
5. If you don’t present proof to Hal that you have the same idea as another person, you agree that all ideas presented to this group are the sole ownership of the person who presented them and you will not write or market another group member’s ideas.
6. Finally, I agree not to bring suit against anyone in this group for any reason, unless they use a substantial portion of my copyrighted work in a manner that is public and/or that prevents me from marketing my script by shopping it to production companies, agents, managers, actors, networks, studios or any other entertainment industry organizations or people.
This completes the Group Release Form for the class.

[Judith Abernethy]

Judith Abernethy

“I agree to the terms of this release form.”

[Judith Abernethy]

Judith Abernethy

“I agree to the terms of this release form.”

[Judith Abernethy]

Subject line: Judy’s Character Profile Part 2

What I learned: To have fun and keep asking, (what if?) and listening to the answers.

In yesterday’s lesson, we created a first draft of the first half of a character profile. It included the following:

Role in the story: Protagonist
Age range and Description:
Teenage girl, coming of age.

Internal Journey: From always being right to accepting
flaws in others.
External Journey: From criticizing
those playing Santa to playing a department store Santa for a day.

Motivation: Her life hangs in
the balance depending on St. Nick’s approval
Wound: Peer pressure
Mission/Agenda: To learn what
it takes to be a department store Santa and outwit her antagonist reporter
who is assigned to speak for her.
Secret:
What makes them special?

PART 2

Today, we’ll add these components of the profile.

What draws us to this character? She trying to do right, but it keeps coming out wrong.

Traits: protective,
considerate, trustworthy, reliable
Subtext: quiet when nervous
Flaw: judgmental,
short-tempered, stubborn, controlling
Values: honesty
Irony: Doesn’t like to be
judged.

What makes this the right character for this role? She doesn’t give up.

[Judith Abernethy]

Judy’s Character Profiles Part 1

1. Listen to the 3 minute Empowerment Audio FIRST.

2. Protagonist: Runner/Dreamer

3. Antagonist: Change Agent

4. What other characters might be necessary?

Supporting characters:
Sister/change agent

5. Comedy

6. Fill in whatever answers come to you about your lead character profiles.

Protagonist
Age range and Description:
Teenager
Internal Journey: From runner
to hero
External Journey:
Motivation: Restoring Santa for
her sister.
Wound:
Mission/Agenda: Restoring Santa’s
memory.
Secret:
What makes them special? A
problem solver

Antagonist
Age range and Description: Santa
Claus, now just an ordinary middle aged man
Mission/Agenda: Change agent
Secret: He knows who he is.
What makes them special? A
master gift giver

7. Answer the question “What I learned doing this assignment is to keep it simple for now. Let the thoughts and characters grow and reveal themselves.

[Judith Abernethy]

Judy’s Transformational Journey

What I learned doing this assignment is to power up and think outside the box.

2. Who is your Hero and what is their Character Arc that represents a transformation?

An introverted, nerdy, teenage girl who believes in fact, not fantasy. She’s critical of her sister’s belief in Santa and in trying to disprove him, causes Santa to have amnesia.

Transformation: She brings Santa back for her sister

Beginning Arc: Doesn’t believe in Santa.

Ending Arc: Champion of Santa

Internal Journey: From introverted disbeliever, to an outgoing, social butterfly believer.

External Journey: Taking risks. Gets out of her safe zone. Has to help Santa remember who he is.

What are the Old Ways and New Ways?

Old ways:

Introverted,

Disbeliever

Afraid of the unknown,

Stays in her safe zones

New ways:

Social butterfly,

Believer,

Adventurous,

Out-of-the box thinking.

[Judith Abernethy]

1. Name? Judy Abernethy

2. How many scripts you’ve written? 2 full, 5 short

3. What you hope to get out of the class? To get out of my head and to write from the empowerment standpoint of knowing.

4. Something unique, special, strange or unusual about you? I’ve learned the ways of the Shaman and have learned to enter different dimensions through the use of drums.