WELCOME TO YOUR FREE MASTERCLASS!
In this exclusive conversation, I sat down with Rune Temte (The Last Kingdom, Captain Marvel) to pull back the curtain on what happens when a professional actor picks up your script—and how to make sure they can't put it down.
We dug into how to:
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Write dialogue that feels authentic and "natural in the mouth"
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Create characters with depth that actors fight to play
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Build tension in the unspoken moments between lines
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Make executives and actors equally excited about your work
This is the insider perspective that separates scripts that get passed around, from ones that get passed over.
Watch our full conversation now 👇
Watching this conversation is powerful, isn't it?
To get a glimpse into the mind of an actor like Rune... to hear what makes a character feel real to the person who has to breathe life into them. It’s a perspective that can completely change how you see your own pages.
Now, imagine that this wasn't a 26-minute conversation, but a six-day immersion. Imagine your story being nurtured not by one mentor, but by a curated team of world-class professionals, each a master of their craft, all dedicated to a single goal:Â unleashing the full, undeniable potential of your story.
This is where potential meets its moment. This is the Aurora Writers Retreat.Â
Find out moreAt Aurora, we don't just talk about writing; we create the conditions for a creative breakthrough.Â
For six days in Senja, you won’t just be a writer at your desk.
Surrounded by the silent, epic grandeur of the Arctic, you’ll be part of a small, dedicated circle, guided by a hand-picked team of mentors whose collective experience spans Hollywood blockbusters, acclaimed international series, and literary bestsellers.
I’ve personally brought this team together because I genuinely believe they are some of the most gifted and generous people in this industry.
Let me introduce you to the incredible guides who will be waiting for you...
Your main guide throughout the week will be the brilliant Stéphanie Joalland, an award-winning film producer and writer-director. With her feature film on Netflix and her projects winning prestigious international accolades—she brings a formidable, real-world perspective. She will be your lead architect, helping you forge the powerful, production-ready structure your story deserves.
Rune Temte, whom you’ve just had a taste of, will be there in person. Imagine workshopping your characters with an actor who has stood alongside Brie Larson in Captain Marvel and battled through The Last Kingdom. He has a genius for finding the soul of a character, and he’ll help you ensure yours leap off the page.
You’ll also get to learn from Sean McConville, whose career feels like a masterclass in itself—from working on James Bond and Star Wars to producing films that get selected for Cannes. He’ll pull back the curtain on the industry and give you a clear, honest path for what to do with your story once you leave the Arctic.
And I’m so thrilled that Cathleen Young will be joining us. As a writer who has won both the prestigious Humanitas Prize and a Christopher Award for her beautiful children’s book, she brings a profound understanding of story and heart. She’ll help you polish your scenes until they shine.
What does this all mean for you? It means you’ll leave this week with more than just notes. You’ll leave with a story that has been shaped, challenged, and elevated by true masters. You’ll have a clarity and a confidence about your work that is hard to find anywhere else.
If your heart is saying "yes" to the idea of being truly seen and guided in your writing, then I think this retreat is your next step.
