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Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting - Full Interview

Offered By: Film Courage via YouTube

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Screenwriting Courses Storytelling Courses Character Development Courses Dialogue Writing Courses Film Industry Courses

Course Description

Overview

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Dive into a comprehensive 2-hour 16-minute interview with author and screenwriting consultant Jill Chamberlain, exploring the intricacies of successful screenwriting. Learn about the Nutshell Technique, story structure, character development, and crucial elements like the 'Point of No Return' and climax. Gain insights on crafting compelling dialogue, improving scene descriptions, and avoiding common pitfalls in screenplay endings. Discover the benefits of writing groups and get practical advice on being a professional screenwriter. Explore topics such as the 8 Sequence Method, focusing on Acts 1 and 3, and what to consider before hiring a script consultant. Perfect for aspiring screenwriters and film enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of the craft.

Syllabus

- Story Structure Is 90% Of The Work
- The Nutshell Technique Versus Save The Cat
- Why Writers Should Focus On Acts 1 And 3 Before Writing Act 2
- 8 Sequence Method
- Characters Are What They Do... Not Who They Were
- Most Important Event In Every Movie Is 'The Point Of No Return'
- If You Don’t Know The Climax You Don’t Know The Story
- Best And Easiest Way To Write Great Dialogue
- How To Write Better Scene Descriptions
- How Writers Ruin Their Endings
- Why Writing Groups Are A Great Idea
- Truth About Being A Professional Screenwriter
- What A Writer Should Know Before Hiring A Script Consultant


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Film Courage

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