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The Hero's Journey - Mythic Structure of Joseph Campbell's Monomyth |
| A breakdown of the Hero's Journey otherwise known as "Mythic Structure" or "Monomyth" and how using it in tandem with Movie Outline can help you better your script. |
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The Top Ten Reasons For When You, As A Writer, Need A Lawyer |
| Entertainment Attorney Robert L. Seigel gives you the hard facts we always wanted to know about screenwriting contracts, credits, copyright, WGA & entertainment law |
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Rewriting Your Screenplay: The Road to your Audience |
| Gordy Hoffman, Winner of the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the Sundance Film Festival, shares his experience
of rewriting |
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Cinematic Storytelling: Dynamic Metaphors |
| Screenwriter and Author Jennifer van Sijll discusses the power of metaphors |
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How to Find Weaknesses in Your Script |
| Don Bledsoe, Founder of ScriptNurse, gives practcal advice on how to get the most out of your screenplay |
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Why you Should Learn to Love the Logline |
| Jeff Bollow, independent film producer and entrepreneur, discusses the power of the logline |
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Screenplay Structure in Four Easy Pieces |
| Jengo Robinson, writer and script consultant, breaks down the structure of film |
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How do I sell my Screenplay? |
| Donna Michelle Anderson gives practical advice about breaking into Hollywood |
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Seven Steps To Creating Characters That Write Themselves |
| Corey Blake delves into characterization |
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How To Write A Treatment |
| Marilyn Horowitz reveals that there's more than just writing scripts to being a screenwriter |
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Rescuing Male |
| Quigly Down Under scribe John Hill discusses the traditional Hero's place in contemporary film-making |
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Before You Leap |
| Writer and script consultant Ray Morton offers some practical advice on what to do with your first draft |
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Turning Writer's Blocks Into Stepping Stones |
| Steven Barnes delves into every writer's nightmare |
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Act II - The Elusive Heart of the Screenplay |
| Jengo Robinson dissects the crucial second act |
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The Essence of Story |
| Writer, teacher and story consultant James Bonnet breaks down story into seven critical elements using examples from modern-day films |
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Jane Says: Writing Fun, Funky Dialogue From The Hip |
| Robert Piluso sheds some light on how to write effective dialogue |
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The Way of Story |
| Award-winning writer Catherine Ann Jones contemplates inspiration, creativity and an open mind |
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Attack of the Killer Gimmicks |
| Writer and script consultant Ray Morton looks into the trends of using writing devices |
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Scared of Studio Pitch Meetings |
| Quigly Down Under scribe John Hill's amusing POV on the stressful art of pitching |
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How to Get an Agent |
| Author and former Studio Exec Marisa D'Vari gives some practical advice in obtaining literary representation |
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Metaphor Is King |
| Teacher and story consultant James Bonnet discusses the subtext and message behind structure |
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The Screenwriter as a Multiple-Personality |
| Quigly Down Under scribe John Hill discusses the many guises of a writer |
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Tracking Story Thru-lines: the Secret to Successful Rewrites |
| Award-winning writer and story consultant Catherine Ann Jones offers an insight into rewriting |
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Outlining Your Script |
| Screenwriter & Director Daniel Bronzite champions the advatanges of outlining your screenplays |
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Rex Pickett: Up, Down, and Sideways |
| Vera Caccioppoli, Screenwriter and Founder of Hi-Way-Haven, recounts her meeting with Rex Pickett, author of Sideways |
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Finding and Developing Ideas |
| Authors of the critically acclaimed book, "I Liked It, Didn't Love It" discuss the genesis of story |
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The Rules of Series TV |
| Author & Professor Pamela Douglas gives you some new rules for writing television |
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Script Registration Facts & Fiction - Screenplay Copyright |
| Scribe & Script Consultant Evan Smith gets into the nitty gritty of protecting your work |
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A Simple Plan.. A Brilliant Scene |
| Quigly Down Under scribe John Hill dissects what makes a good scene |
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How To Use Shot Headings |
| Screenwriter & Teacher Christopher Riley offers some great formatting tips |
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Failed Expectations and Villain Motivations |
| Screenwriter & Author Skip Press delves into the mind of the villain |
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The Art of Plotting |
| Screenwriter, Teacher and Author Linda Cowgill discusses the elements of effective story design |
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Breaking the Screenwriting Rules |
| Renowned UCLA Instructor Howard Suber forces us to question formulaic screenwriting |
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The Short Attention Span Screenwriter |
| Screenwriter & Teacher D.B. Gilles gets to grips with our screewriting habits |
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Techniques to Establish Pacing |
| Writer and Teacher Gerry Visco discusses the importance of effective script editing |
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The Tragedy, Mystery and Romance of Genre |
| Writer and story consultant James Bonnet dissects story structure |
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Dual Character Arcs in Erin Brockovich |
| Writer and Teacher David Freeman discusses character development |
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Can Movies Make A Difference? |
| Award-winning writer Catherine Ann Jones contemplates the influence of cinema |
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Writing Great Dialogue |
| Author and script doctor Rob Tobin sheds some light on the art of writing engaging talking heads |
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Cinematic Storytelling and Directing the Director - Classic Script Examples |
| Author and Teacher Jennifer van Sijll discusses the power of prose |
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How Little Red Riding Hood Made Me a Writer |
| Author and screenwriter Christopher Keane reveals how taking a deeper look at a simple bedtime story can improve your writing |
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How to Keep Your Story From Stalling |
| Playwright and script consultant Jonathan Dorf discusses the pitfalls of exposition |
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Using Juxtaposition |
| Screenwriter Robert Piluso shows us how contrasting elements of your story can help your script |
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Adaptation 101 - From Novel to Screenplay |
| Writer and script consultant Lynne Pembroke gives some practical advice on adapting novels |
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The 4 Rules of Comedy Writing For Screenwriters |
| Author and teacher D.B. Gilles discusses funny script writing |
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The Freedom to Shop: An Option to the Option Agreement |
| Entertainmnt Attorney Robert L.Seigel talks contracts |
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Movie Storytelling: First, Break All The Rules |
| Ozzie blogger, teacher & script consultant Karel Segers contemplates the pros and cons of free-form story-telling and adhering to the rules |
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Screenplay Writing Partners: How NOT to Collaborate on Scripts |
| Writer and script coach Christopher Keane discusses the practicalities of working with writing partners |
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Wriing Scripts: How To Get Your Script A Date With Fame |
| Script consultant Christina Hamlett applies some tips from the dating game to the world of screenwriting |
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Focal Points - Focusing Your Screenplay Theme, Structure & Characters |
| Consultant and story analyst Ray Morton discusses how the wrong theme, extraneous subplots and ill-considered characterization can sink a screenplay |
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See Your Script Through The Agent's Eyes |
| Story consultant, author and lecturer Michael Hauge gives us a unique insight into understanding a literary rep's POV when reading a screenplay |
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Pitching Your Script - Questions Every Producer Has About Your Screenplay |
| Writer, producer and author Hal Croasmun helps you make the right pitch |
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The Right Hook - Knock 'Em Out With Your Best Pitch |
| Producer Marvin V. Acuna explains how important it is to get your logline and pitch right when seeking literary representation |
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Hidden Structures In Great Stories And Their Enormous Power |
| Writer and story consultant James Bonnet dissects story structure's common thread through classic movies |
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Creative Writing: An Accident Waiting To Happen |
| Screenwriter Dan Bronzite explains how listening to your inner voice and going with the flow can help you write a better screenplay |
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22 Ways to Learn & Improve Your Screenwriting |
| Writer, producer and author Hal Croasmun gives you some great tips to improve your writing and get your script sold |
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Screenplay Structure The PROPPER Way |
| Producer and director John G. Thomas disects cinematic story narrative using Vladimir Propp's Narratemes paradigm based on Propp's book "Morphology of the Folktale" |
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Lawrence of Arabia Deconstructed Propp Style |
| Producer and director John G. Thomas uses the Narratemes paradigm to deconstruct "Lawrence of Arabia" |
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Writing With Passion - Without It, Forget It |
| Screenwriter, author and script coach Christopher Keane makes you think twice about writing anything if your heart isn't in it |
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The 11 Laws of Great Stroytelling for the Movies |
| Professor, screenwriter and script consultant Jeffrey Hirschberg reveals the key elements of writing an engaging screenplay |
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Is Your Movie Script Ready for the Marketplace? |
| Script consultant Donie Nelson gives practical advice on preparing your script for submission |
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The Curse of Quirky Parentheticals |
| Author & script consultant Christina Hamlett explains how to correctly use parentheticals in your screenplay |
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Greatest Hits Or The Reader's Backflip |
| Sound advice on the "Dos and Don'ts" of script writing by longtime Chair of the UCLA Graduate Screenwriting Program Richard Walter |
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Say Goodbye to Writer's Block: Introducing the Moral Premise |
| Award-winning writer Stan Williams explains how your story's "moral premise" can strengthen your screenplay |
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Rewrite Your Script: 3 Angles of Attack for Rewriting A Screenplay |
| Author of Your Screenplay Sucks! William M. Akers gives practical advice on how to approach a rewrite of your script |
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Screenplay Structure: Building Your Story From the Ground Up |
| Screenwriter and author Robert Gregory Browne helps lay the foundations for a structurally sound screenplay |
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Screenplay Story & Theme: Making Movies About One Thing |
| Author Stanley D. Williams, Ph.D. offers some practical advice on how to ensure your story and characters connect with your audience |
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Screenplay Writing: Achieve Success As A Screenwriter |
| Freelance writer Brian Konradt gives some great pointers on how to be a successful screenwriter |
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Screenplay Subtext: How To Write Effective Movie Script Dialogue |
| Playwright and screenwriter Penny Penniston explains the importance of using subtext when writing screenplay dialogue. |
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Writing For Television: The Top 10 Reasons to Write a Spec TV Pilot |
| Emmy-nominated producer, writer and script consultant Ellen Sandler reveals the importance of writing spec pilots. |
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Script Notes: Feedback For The Faint-Hearted |
| Screenwriter and script consultant Julie Gray gives practical advice on the best way to give feedback. |
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Taking the Mystery Out of Writing Mysteries |
| Hollywood screenwriter, psychotherapist and author Dennis Palumbo unlocks the secrets to writing effective mystery stories. |
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Creating Movie Characters That Jump Off The Page |
| Screenwriter and author Robert Gregory gives some insightful advice on effective character development. |
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Television Script Format - Screenplay Format For TV Scripts |
| Script analyst Diane House sheds light on the structure and formatting of teleplays |
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Screenwriting Plot Lines: Hit Me With Your Best Subplot! |
| The Unknown Screenwriter discusses multiple plot lines and how to use them in your screenplay. |
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High Concept Screenwriting Finally Defined |
| Screenwriter Steve Kaire gives the low-down on writing high-concept movies. |
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Writing is Deleting: Script Editing Techniques For Screenwriters |
| Script-a-thon co-director Matt Giegerich gives practical advice on rewriting your screenplay. |
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Five Reasons Why Writing Plays Can Make You a Better Screenwriter |
| Playwright Jonathan Dorf reveals how writing stage plays can help improve your screenwriting. |
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