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Story and Plot Screenwriting

A weekly screenwriting lesson from a professional screenwriter of 28 years who has been teaching the subject for almost as long.

The narrative point of view.

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What's the worst thing that could happen?

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It's the intention that matters.

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The all-important Realization.

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How to have fun with a moment.

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When to worry about theme.

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The scene's intention and why it matters.

If you like The Story and Plot Weekly Email... You will LOVE the Story and Plot courses. While the Weekly Email is designed to help your screenwriting, the courses are designed to transform it. Here is a personal recommendation for [COPY_NAME GOES HERE]: Thanks for being a member of Story and Plot Pro! I’m here to support you. Did you see the coaching video on Joo's logline yet? It's a useful breakdown of the intention behind a logline and how to execute it. And make sure you take advantage...

Story vs Character Arc.

This Weekly Email is brought to you by the Story and Plot Courses. I have been writing screenplays professionally since 1996. I have been teaching screenwriting since 2001. Writing and teaching are the two loves of my professional life, and I don't know anyone else who matches my experience in both. Here is my personal recommendation for [COPY_NAME GOES HERE]: Thanks for being a member of Story and Plot Pro! I’m here to support you. Jump into the community, or email me to let me know what you...

What are the protagonist’s expectations for the future?

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Make sure your screenplay delivers on what it promises.

The Weekly Email is brought to you by the Story and Plot Courses. While the Weekly Email is designed to help your screenwriting, the Story and Plot courses are designed to transform it. Here is a personal recommendation for [COPY_NAME GOES HERE]: Thanks for being a member of Story and Plot Pro! Don't forget our special guest, Cat Mulvihill, this Thursday. Cat is the person I turn to when I try to be more productive without the toxic "hustle culture." Be sure to RSVP so you get an email...

A weekly screenwriting lesson from a professional screenwriter of 28 years who has been teaching the subject for almost as long.