"Following his packed workshops at our L.A. and Palm Springs events, back to SCWCSD http://www.writersconference.com/scwcmain.html, by popular demand is 'Shooting Shrink series author and semi-retired psychologist Michael Thompkins." 

HERE WE GO AGAIN IN SAN DIEGO!

I will be repeating for the fourth time at SCWC my workshop Shrinking Fiction, How Psychology Can Help You Write Good Characters. We will be videotaping the workshops and a syllabus is available now by emailing me at michaelthompkins@shootingshrink.com. The workshop is divided in to Part 1 and Part 2. On Friday afternoon in the first session, using film clips, we will go over the general framework of concepts from Somatic Psychology and Emotional Anatomy that we will be using in the second session on Saturday morning where we will dissect some of your characters for their believability.  You are welcome to atttend either or both sessions; my students report that the most value is found in attending both sessions. I will be available at the conference to answer your questions so don't be afraid to come up and talk to me.

 Join us in San Diego on Presidents Day Weekend February 13-16, 2009.