"I used to wait for divine inspiration. Now writing is like brushing my teeth. It's a habit."
members describe their experience:
We meet on zoom daily,
mornings and evenings.
Attend whenever you want
as often as you’d like,
from anywhere.
Cameron Kelly
I am a parent of five children; haven’t been able to write outside of the work sessions at the studio. I’m always amazed at the progress I make when working with other people.
Willow
Life, inertia, and everyday distractions have this way of sapping my resolve, commitment, and energy to keep putting in the hours needed to see a project through.
I have the work sessions in my calendar and because of that, I somehow take my writing time more seriously. I know I just need to show up, and even if I’m feeling lost/stuck/purposeless, I usually end up feeling encouraged by other creatives when we do the listening pairs. Because I show up, little steps of progress are made. Every time.
IFS studio bonuses
24-7 studio
peer-run studio, open 24-7, 365 days
The peer-run studio is always open. Schedule work sessions with studio members. Meet up any time.
mini-course included
arrive prepared!
Whether you’re in the midst of a project, or don’t know where to begin: this mini-course, included with your membership, will prepare you to hit the ground running when you meet with us, and know just what to do.
monthly live Q&A calls
for members enrolled in ifs courses
Open to students of Write Your Best Screenplays, Producing Indie Films, or The Film Directing Suite.
Connect, ask questions, and experience the tools of your course applied. Unlock this bonus when you complete requisite sections. Refer to your course for details.
Marcella Hill
Writing alone feels like a slug fest. Work sessions with the group are different. I feel supported, somebody has my back. I’m good for the long haul and go deep. My work has a whole different quality.
I have closer relationships with people I met in the IFS Studio, than with colleagues I saw daily at work for years.
Dan Matthews
The IFS Studio gives me peace of mind because I know I will get something done. I’ve made friendships during work sessions. It’s inspiring to see people working alongside you, slowly building an actual body of work.
- Kick creative blocks to the curb.
- Build a regular writing practice.
- Build lasting and supportive connections, even if you're shy.
- Receive writing prompts & inspirations weekly.
- Attend daily or weekly, at regular times or erratically. Any time spent with us will move you forward.
shy introverts make friends here:
According to research published by The American Society of Training and Development (ASTD), if you have an appointment with another person, you’re 95% more likely to achieve your goal, than if you tackle the work on your own.
Dragonfly
Work sessions have been helping not just with productivity but with a boost in self esteem for showing up. I’m inspired by the gentle accountability of this community. The money I spend on the subscription is less than I’ve spent on writing at coffee shops where I’d stare at strangers and pretend to be writing.
Mark Lund
I dove in head first, attended two work sessions every day, and absolutely loved it. I learned, I met people, I gained resources!
Deb Farrar-Parkman
Work sessions have provided structure to my creative life. In the past, I would start to write rigorously and that would last a minute and a half. The regular sessions have made all the difference. I’ve found a work partner and every Saturday we do a 2-hour session and often find ourselves on a roll and going longer.
Cynthia Preston
I’m an actor who has been branching out into writing, producing and directing. I’m very careful about where I spend my time.
I’ve been attending work sessions every weekday morning …and I love them. They get me in front of the computer and down to work every day. It’s amazing what comes out. I love the community, I’m getting to know people, and it feels really good. We are supporting each other’s creativity and learning from each other. I can’t thank you enough.
FAQs
Once you join, you’ll be invited to a mini-course to orient you.
When you complete it, you’ll automatically have access to the members area to view our schedule of sessions and join when you’d like. (We’ll show you where all that is. We’re easy to find!)
Our facilitators will be there to help orient you as well.
Yessssss. Now you’re getting it.
The IFS Studio is the perfect place and time to work through a course you’ve enrolled in.
In addition to our facilitated work sessions, you’ll also have access to our 24-7 peer-run virtual space. As people meet and get to know each other, they use the peer-run space to schedule work dates with each other on their schedule.
If you’re enrolled in one or more of my courses, you also get invited to my monthly live sessions for Q&A’s and demos as part of your studio membership.
All you need a good wifi signal, a device with a camera and a mic, and a quiet space to work in.
If you live with other people, especially ones who need things from you (looking at all you amazing parents out there…) this is an opportunity to practice carving out time and space for your creative work.
Ask your peeps to give you a private corner for just one hour, just once a week. For their own good – they should give you (at least!) that much.
Our work sessions will get you unstuck.
Join us just three times, and we’ll help you build a creative work practice even if you’ve never approached your writing or creative work before. Regardless of your level of experience, we got your back.
No matter how athletic you are, you don’t climb a mountain alone. You climb with a group. I use the IFS Studio myself regularly to get my own work down.
Importantly, your kickassness grows every time you motivate others to find their mojo too. Our work sessions are an exceptional opportunity to practice supporting each other.
The IFS Studio is not a class and we don’t view or discuss each others’ work. We offer the structure and format to get the work done and to meet.
As you forge relationships and connect, you’re encouraged to make arrangement with peers to meet for input. We encourage these initiatives and have had members went on to form writing group.
The 24-7 Studio is your space to curate peer-run events.
Our current schedule of facilitated work sessions:
Monday-Friday, 9am-2pm
Tuesday-Wednesday, 7pm-10pm
Saturdays 10am-1pm
* Thursdays 7-10pm our sessions are open to BIPOC artists only.
The above are listed in Eastern US time zone.
Yes! You’re bound to meet awesome people at the IFS Studio.
We set up our peer-run 24-7 studio, so you can schedule additional work sessions with other members, and work whenever you want, as long as you want.
We’ve got producers, directors, actors, filmmakers, and many other types of artists using the space to get work done.
Have an email you’ve been putting off writing because it scares you? Been needing to update your website or reel for ages? Join us to get it done!
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$49/month.
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