Screenwriting 101: Mastering the Art of Story

Screenwriting 101: Mastering the Art of Story « Series from 2017

Series from 2017

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Genres: Documentary, Special Interest

Writing a script is simply another way of telling a story, albeit one with its own special set of possibilities and limitations. Gain the invaluable ability to appreciate more films and TV, tell better stories, and write your own scripts.

How you decide to use these limitless creative possibilities is up to you.

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Thinking like a Screenwriter

Reverse Engineering Successful Scripts

Building Your Story World

Developing Your Characters

Tone: The Screenwriter's Lens

Plotting Your Story Beats

Sentimental Return: Casablanca

The Tragic Sublime: The Godfather

Romantic Satisfaction: When Harry Met Sally…

Suspense and Relief: Jaws

Romantic Longing: Annie Hall

Big Wonder: Star Wars

Charm: The Princess Bride

Alienation Effect: Do the Right Thing

Redemption: Unforgiven

Surreal Connection: Pulp Fiction

Big Sympathy: Toy Story

Existential Meaning: Fargo

Film versus Television: MASH and M*A*S*H

Writing a Television Pilot: Game of Thrones

The Sitcom: The Simpsons

The Procedural: CSI

The Prime-Time Soap: Grey's Anatomy

Becoming a Screenwriter