Top 23 Screenwriting Lessons for Aspiring Writers

Dive into a comprehensive video lecture on screenwriting featuring 23 essential lessons from Eric Edson. Explore crucial aspects of the craft, including character development, story structure, and industry insights. Learn about the typical screenwriting career, sustaining yourself as a writer, and the importance of reading scripts. Discover key elements like obligatory scenes, character growth, and the concept of "the wound." Gain practical advice on writing techniques, script swaps, and common mistakes to avoid. Understand the significance of story structure, getting noticed in the industry, and creating an emotional journey for your audience. Perfect for aspiring screenwriters and film enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of the craft.

1 - First Life Lesson
2 - Drawer Full Of Scripts
3 - Typical Screenwriting Career
4 - Sustenance
5 - Reading The First Script
6 - Reading Vocabulary
7 - Obligatory Scene In Erin Brockovich
8 - Character Growth
9 - The Wound
10 - Movies That Make Money
11 - Building A House
12 - Visible Goal
13 - Four Emotions
14 - Fourteen Character Categories
15 - Writing Badly
16 - Script Swap
17 - Bad Screenplay
18 - Screenwriting Is Story Structure
19 - Getting Noticed
20 50:47 - Common Mistakes21 - Shelf Life
22 - Parting Advice
23 - An Emotional Journey