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STORY CONSULTATIONS
for
WRITERS, DIRECTORS, ACTORS
"Lots of time and personal attention...If you are...attracted to the myth model of screenwriting... you’ll delight in the comprehensiveness of what you get."
Creative Screenwriting magazine
The artist naturally taps into universal inspiration but difficulties often arise in fully expressing it. MYTHWORKS consultations help you manifest the full potential of your project. MYTHWORKS helps you —
"MYTHWORKS makes an extremely important contribution to the industry and can be an important factor in the
difference between success and failure. It helps the writer go broader and deeper, to ground their stories in some of the most fascinating myths which echo in the best of our contemporary stories."
WHAT ARE THE MYTHWORKS TOOLS?
Victoria Foyt, Writer/Actress Deja Vu, Baby Fever
WHO USES MYTHWORKS? Writers, Playwright, Novelists, Directors, Development Executives, Actors, Production Designers.... any Creative person who wants to enhance their own inspiration with the timeless tools of effective communication.
"MYTHWORKS helps me develop a concept, pinpoint design and align the supportive details."
MYTHWORKS used on Lady Killer for Lifetime, Marilyn for HBO, The Mommy Market starring Sissy Spacek, Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, Vampire in Brooklyn, Austin Powers, A Very Brady Sequel.
BUT MY STORY ISN’T MYTHIC... Well, it should be! And it can be. From STAR WARS to FATAL ATTRACTION, FACE OFF to TITANIC, the best stories have Mythic Elements, and so can yours — with MYTHWORKS. Whatever your genre, whatever your style, there are always Mythic Elements that can enhance your story. After all, the myths of all times and cultures include all the stories ever told in any genre. There’s always a solid mythic basis and background for the story you are going to tell us with your own special interpretation and style.
HOW DOES MYTHWORKS WORK? Whether it’s a just an idea, your first draft, or a shooting script, together WE ASSESS YOUR NEEDS and the various options. YOU SELECT a Plan based on your needs and budget. MYTHWORKS reads your project then does a very thorough researching, compilation, explanation, illustration and exampling of the items you wish covered. YOU RECEIVE a notebook with detailed analysis customized to your unique vision. CONSULTATION TIME is included.
"I was astounded by the depth and extent of Pamela’s information; MYTHWORKS helped add layers and
dimension to the characters, texture and power to my storytelling. In short, a powerful underfooting, stability and direction to all the creative choices on my project — an essence I would never have had the time or the knowledge to bring to the film myself."
How can MYTHWORKS help you improve your story? Your MYTHWORKS consultation will --
Can it really make a difference? Movies which have used myth and been the stronger for it have recognizable foundations in classic stories that resonate through time and culture. Some examples with their myth-story include:
Stories which have either not used myth or been mythically "off":
From just these examples listed above it's obvious that aligning your stories with the classical power of myth and archetypes plugs it into "what works". By using mythic themes, plot points, archetypes and symbols in your stories you can power-charge every aspect of your art and craft for creative and commercial success.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Rate Sheet:
MYTHWORKS CONSULTATION RATES
for WRITERS, DIRECTORS, DESIGNERS, ACTORS WRITER'S PLAN #1 - for scripts, novels, plays:
MYTHIC THEME & EXAMPLES
WRITER’S PLAN #2 – for scripts, novels, plays:
MYTHIC THEME & EXAMPLES
WRITER’S PLAN #3 – for scripts, novels, plays:
MYTHIC THEME & EXAMPLES
WRITER’S PLAN for TREATMENT, SYNOPSIS or STORY IDEA:
MYTHIC THEME & 7 MAJOR PLOT POINTS
WRITER’S QUICK-MYTH PLAN:
Identifies your project’s myth(s), supplies you with suggested reading, viewing and research
Prices for initial consultations can be applied to more in-depth consultations on the same project.
Assess Rewrite: available on Writers Plans 1,2,3 = 1/3 plan fee
DIRECTOR’S & PRODUCTION DESIGNER’S PLAN
ALL OF WRITER’S PLAN 2 plus:
10 CHARACTER PROFILES which also include SYMBOLS, SHAPES, COLOURS, etc.
MYTHWORKS FOR THE ACTOR
Get an EXTRA EDGE for your AUDITION!! Add MYTHIC POWER to your PERFORMANCE!!! YOUR CHARACTER’S ARCHETYPE & MYTHS YOUR MYTHIC GOALS & BARRIERS STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, HOPES, FEARS CHARACTERISTICS, HABITS, "BUSINESS" TRIANGLES OF ASSISTANCE & RESISTANCE TWO HOURS CONSULTATION FILMOGRAPHY & BIBLIOGRAPHY FEE: $400 ADDITIONAL CONSULTATION @ $125 HR
-- PAYMENT INFORMATION --
Mail your Script/Manuscript and a check made out to MYTHWORKS for the total amount to:
MYTHWORKS
NAME________________________________________________________ COMPANY/TITLE_______________________________________________ ADDRESS_____________________________________________________ ADDRESS_____________________________________________________ CITY, STATE, ZIP_______________________________________________ PHONE & FAX__________________________________________________ EMAIL_________________________________________________________ WEBSITE______________________________________________________ TOTAL ORDER $________ Please allow two-three weeks for delivery after receipt of payment and script. After we’ve read your materials we’ll ring you up to discuss your project and be sure we are in agreement on the path and style you want. Add-ons billed weekly. Fees subject to change without notice. Thank you for your interest in MYTHWORKS. Pamela Jaye Smith
Everyone wants their story to "have legs,"
MYTHWORKS gives your story "wings."
or phone us at 323-874-6042 with questions or comments about this web site. Copyright © 2000 MYTHWORKS
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