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Breaking & Entering by Barri Evins

Breaking & Entering: Pizza Is The Key To Creating Delicious Story

By Barri EvinsApr 16, 2021
Actors of the movie 'The Eight Hundred' attend a news conference during the Fourth Pingyao International Film Festival on October 16, 2020 in Pingyao, Shanxi Province of China.
Screenplay Structure and Outlining

Screenwriting Kung Fu: Guanzi Shu (關子书) – The Chinese “No-Act” Screenplay Structure, Part 1

By Dimitri VorontzovDec 18, 2020
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Screenplay Structure and Outlining

Qi Cheng Zhuan Jie (起承轉結): The Chinese Four-Act Screenplay Structure, Part 2

By Dimitri VorontzovDec 4, 2020
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Screenplay Structure and Outlining

Qi Cheng Zhuan Jie (起承轉結): The Chinese Four-Act Screenplay Structure, Part 1

By Dimitri VorontzovNov 27, 2020
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How to Write a Screenplay

SCRIPT SECRETS: Invisible Plants and Payoffs

By William C. MartellOct 27, 2020
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Screenplay Structure and Outlining

Twitter Screenwriting Tips: Outlining and Resilience

By Jeanne Veillette BowermanAug 29, 2020
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Screenplay Structure and Outlining

30 Days of Tips for Character Development: How Character Evolution Impacts Story Structure

By Jeanne Veillette BowermanApr 27, 2020
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Creating Characters

30 Days of Tips for Character Development: Theme, Setup and Payoff

By Jeanne Veillette BowermanApr 24, 2020
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Screenwriter Interviews

Rian Johnson, Writer/Director of "Knives Out," Talks Screenwriting and What Classic Movies Can Teach Us

By Bryan YoungDec 11, 2019
Stewart Farquhar's concession to selected formats does not mean all writers need to write in the restrictive style of this happens on this page to be a success. Success as a writer depends on your own creativity.
Screenwriting How-To Articles

WHY SPEC SCRIPTS FAIL: Formula vs. Structure - Part 3

By Stewart FarquharOct 24, 2019
Anatomy of a Premise Line: Q&A with Jeff Lyons | Script Magazine
Screenplay Structure and Outlining

“Rapid Story Development” with Author and Screenwriter Jeff Lyons

By Jenna AverySep 25, 2019
Stewart Farquhar dives deeper into why spec scripts fail by explaining how to better understand structure.
Screenwriting How-To Articles

WHY SPEC SCRIPTS FAIL: Formula vs. Structure – Part 2

By Stewart FarquharMay 24, 2019
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

WHY SPEC SCRIPTS FAIL: Formula vs. Structure, Part 2

By Stewart FarquharApr 9, 2019
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

MEET THE READER: My Defense of the Three-Act Structure

By Ray MortonFeb 1, 2019
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

WHY SPEC SCRIPTS FAIL: Formula vs. Structure

By Stewart FarquharJul 20, 2018
Angela Bourassa, founder and editor in chief of LA Screenwriter, breaks down the story structure of the animated film MOANA, including a downloadable infographic!
Screenwriting How-To Articles

Breaking Down the Story Structure of MOANA – An Infographic

By Angela BourassaApr 11, 2018
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

A FLICK CHICK: Story Basics

By Paula LandryDec 15, 2017
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

STORYTELLING STRATEGIES: Dunkirk - A Finely Tuned Watch

By Paul Joseph GulinoAug 23, 2017
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

WHY SPEC SCRIPTS FAIL: The Hero's Journey

By Stewart FarquharAug 17, 2017
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Screenwriting How-To Articles

THE CRAFT: To Hell With Story Structure

By Mystery ManJul 18, 2017
One of the best ways to learn story structure is to analyze successful films. Salva Rubio beats out the film, "Lost in Translation" in his new book 'Save the Cat Goes to the Indies.'
Screenwriting How-To Articles

SAVE THE CAT GOES TO THE INDIES: Analyzing 'Lost in Translation'

By Script MagazineMay 19, 2017
SCRIPT GODS MUST DIE: Story Structure - The Linus Blanket by Paul Peditto | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting
Screenwriting How-To Articles

SCRIPT GODS MUST DIE: Story Structure - The Linus Blanket

By Paul PedittoOct 5, 2016
A WRITER'S VOICE: 'The Tree of Life' - Alternative Forms of Structure by Jacob Krueger | Script Magazine #screenwriting
Screenwriting How-To Articles

A WRITER'S VOICE: 'The Tree of Life' - Alternative Forms of Structure

By Jacob KruegerJul 29, 2016
WRITER'S EDGE: Easiest Way to Structure Your Screenplay by Steve Kaire | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting #amwriting
Screenwriting How-To Articles

WRITER'S EDGE: Easiest Way to Structure Your Screenplay

By Steve KaireMay 6, 2016