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Jordan C. Morris, The Writer Igniter

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Keynotes
Workshops
Masterclasses
Residencies

Soul-first storytelling.
Zero fluff. Real results.

Jordan delivers high-energy keynotes and hands-on workshops that move writers from theory to practice—fast.

Every session ends with tangible outcomes and measurable progress participants can see on the page.

Why Invite Jordan

Proven creative & industry cred. Co-writer/producer of Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make‑Believe (TIFF People’s Choice Documentary Award; Amazon Prime global hit).

Original frameworks. The Life & Death Story Model™, The Emotional Arc™, Story Forge™—clear, teachable, unforgettable.
No theory. All practice. Participants write in the room and leave with pages, frameworks, and next steps.
Warm, disarming stage presence. Theatre-trained, award-winning director/producer; trusted by new and veteran writers.

Event Formats (Pick What Fits Your Program)

Keynote (45–60 min)
High-impact talk with live examples and crowd interaction. Perfect for festival openings/closings, guild nights, and conference anchors.

Signature Workshop (90–120 min)
Hands-on craft lab. Attendees work through guided prompts and leave with tools/templates.

Half-Day / Full-Day Masterclass
Deep-dive training with breakout drills, worksheets, and feedback rounds.

2–3 Day Residency / Writer Room Sprint
Curated program for festivals, film offices, or universities: concept-to-outline sprints, hot seats, and 1:1s.

Custom Program
Build a session around your audience, mandate, or local initiative (new writer pipelines, micro‑budget labs, series incubators).

Most-Requested Topics (Outcomes-Focused)

1) The Life & Death Story Model™: A New Architecture for Resonance

Attendees leave with: a flexible 4‑Act / 8‑Sequence map, a central dilemma statement, and a scene-ordering plan that serves theme + arc.

2) The Emotional Arc™: Building Characters Who Truly Transform

Attendees leave with: a step-by-step internal change chart (Lie → Cage → Descent → Unraveling → Reunion), plus beat prompts that translate to scenes.

3) ThemeCraft: Threading Meaning Without Preaching

Attendees leave with: a thematic question, value friction pairs, and a practical checklist for embedding meaning in beats, not speeches.

4) Story After Hollywood: Pulse, Platforms, and the One‑Person Studio

Attendees leave with: a modular “story stack,” pulse planning worksheet, and an outreach plan (loyalty ladder + monetization paths).

5) Story/Code: Using AI Without Losing Your Voice

Attendees leave with: a “soul‑safe” workflow, prompt scaffolds for brainstorming/rewriting, and guardrails to protect originality.

6) Ironclad Process: The Most Important Skill You’ll Ever Master as a Writer

Attendees leave with: the single most valuable tool in their entire creative career — a repeatable, proven process that brings confidence, control, and predictability to everything they write. No more guessing, no more starting from scratch, no more wondering if they can “pull it off this time.”.

Customization: Any topic can be tuned to your audience.

Sample Agendas

90‑Minute Workshop (ThemeCraft)

0:00–0:10: Thematic clarity (why meaning lingers)
0:10–0:30: Value friction + thematic question drill
0:30–1:00: Embedding theme in conflict + scene goals
1:00–1:20: Final image & afterglow exercise
1:20–1:30: Q&A + “next 3 steps” checklist

Half‑Day Masterclass (Life & Death Model)

Sequence mapping, central dilemma building, midpoint collapse design, ego-death beat construction, and take‑home outline template.

Audiences & Partners

Ideal for film festivals, screenwriting conferences, city film offices, arts councils, universities/colleges, guilds, collectives, labs, and incubators.
Previously featured at Ontario Screen Creators’ Conference, Forest City Film Festival, Buzztowne Writers, Scriptwriters’ Network, and more.

Tech & Logistics (Easy to Host)

In‑Person: Lavalier or handheld mic, projector/HDMI, confidence monitor optional.
Virtual/Hybrid: Zoom/Teams-ready; interactive whiteboards and live document workflows provided.
Materials: Attendees receive digital worksheets, templates, and follow-up resources.

Programming Promise

No theory lectures.
Every session ends with done work: loglines, beats, dilemmas, arc maps, or a mini-outline.
Your attendees will leave motivated, equipped, and moving.

Booking & Availability

To explore dates, fees, or co‑presented programming with your festival/office:

Please include:

Organization + event name
Proposed dates (and timezone)
Format (keynote/workshop/masterclass/residency)
Estimated audience size + experience range
In‑person or virtual
Your goals for the session

You’ll receive a response within 48 hours with options, pricing, and next steps.