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Get a deeper and more personal understanding of the craft of screenwriting.
My 20+ years of writing and teaching now available in a book that will guide you in mastering the principles necessary to write a script that works. While a screenplay can tell a complex story, writing one doesn't need to be complicated. It's not academic--it's an art form. This book will help you find your own style, inspire you to develop stronger creative skills, and become a more disciplined screenwriter.
Get a deeper and more personal understanding of the craft of screenwriting.
My 20+ years of writing and teaching now available in a book that will guide you in mastering the principles necessary to write a script that works. While a screenplay can tell a complex story, writing one doesn't need to be complicated. It's not academic--it's an art form. This book will help you find your own style, inspire you to develop stronger creative skills, and become a more disciplined screenwriter.
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GIVE YOUR CHARACTERS (AND YOUR ACTORS) A GOOD RIDE
What actors are looking for in your script and why it’s important to give them plenty of emotional room to move.
THE SCRIPT COMES LAST
It’s really important to know your story before you start formatted pages. That’s why having a detailed story outline can be so important.
YOUR STORY NEVER SLEEPS
Don’t waste page time, screen time—or your reader’s time. Good scripts keep things moving forward to the climax.
FEEDBACK YOU CAN USE
Why did I listen to my family about my screenplay or how I learned to show my 1st draft to the right people—even if they’re not in the film business.
ACTION STRUCTURE
If you can’t just pitch your story in a quick paragraph, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to write it. Here’s a method for creating a document that gives a clear overview of your whole story.
GIVE YOUR CHARACTERS (AND YOUR ACTORS) A GOOD RIDE
What actors are looking for in your script and why it’s important to give them plenty of emotional room to move.
THE SCRIPT COMES LAST
It’s really important to know your story before you start formatted pages. That’s why having a detailed story outline can be so important.
YOUR STORY NEVER SLEEPS
Don’t waste page time, screen time—or your reader’s time. Good scripts keep things moving forward to the climax.
FEEDBACK YOU CAN USE
Why did I listen to my family about my screenplay or how I learned to show my 1st draft to the right people—even if they’re not in the film business.
ACTION STRUCTURE
If you can’t just pitch your story in a quick paragraph, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to write it. Here’s a method for creating a document that gives a clear overview of your whole story.
