Jump Into the Lava - Writing Workshop

Sunday, August 2, 2026 | 10am - 1pm pst

Led by Lorien McKenna

Price: Early Bird Price: $229 extended!!

(reg: $259)

Coffee and Snacks provided

Location: Downtown Burbank, CA

DESCRIPTION

Prompted by writing exercises I have developed, this generative writing workshop is meant to create new material, explore existing projects in new ways, and to get writing! Additionally, we will discuss 'character want' as story engine and dig a bit into creative process.

The focus is on generating ideas, pages, momentum, and being open to whatever develops. There is no requirement to share anything, including your writing. However, if this is important to you, we can do this at the end for whomever wants to.

This is a workshop for all writers at all level in any genre or format.

What to bring: Bring a pen/pencil and paper. Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to take off your shoes.

 BE PREPARED TO WRITE A LOT.

There will be breaks for stretching, snacks, chatting with other writers, and primal screaming. Kidding. The "Writing and Primal Screaming" workshop is not scheduled until after the holidays.

ABOUT ME

Lorien McKenna is an Emmy-nominated television writer and showrunner. She is a former Story Manager at Pixar Animation Studios, where she worked on Up, Brave, Inside Out, and The Good Dinosaur. She was the Showrunner/EP for the emmy-nomimated TAB TIME and was the Co-Executive producer for Curious George. Lorien has developed and written across live-action and animation for NBC, Hulu, Comedy Central, Disney, and Netflix. She is the co-host of The Screenwriting Life podcast and a mentor for writing programs including the Cinestory and Nostos Screenwriting Retreats.

Lorien is known for her work in character-driven storytelling and for helping writers deepen character, clarify story, and build a consistent creative practice.

She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from St. Mary's College and has extensive teaching and mentoring experience in the US and internationally.

Lorien loves chips and is always open to new flavor suggestions.