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.
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.
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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! I’m here to support you. Jump into the community, or email me and let me know what you need help with. I love those coaching-in-public videos! I want more of ‘em! And make sure you take advantage of...
Where is your legitimacy coming from?
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Writing with a partner.
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The moment must work emotionally first.
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Do you really have to pick a genre?
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! I’m here to support you. Jump into the community, or email me and let me know what you need help with. I love those coaching-in-public videos! I want more of ‘em! And make sure you take advantage of...
A weekly screenwriting lesson from a professional screenwriter of 28 years who has been teaching the subject for almost as long.