Screenwriting Basics

Description

Have an amazing idea for a movie, but don't know how to begin writing it? Do you want the fastest way to get started on that great idea? Then our Screenwriting Basics course is for you. This four week class is the perfect introduction to the fantastic world of film writing, from the fundamentals of the craft down to the rewriting process. There's no easier way to learn how to write a page-turning script.

Screenwriting Basics takes all the essentials from our wildly popular Introduction to Screenwriting course, and boils them down to four quick and simple lessons. The course is self-paced - all your lessons are ready for you to read whenever you have the time. Plus, you have the added benefit of posting questions and having them answered by the experts at Writers University!

Geared for the writer on a tight schedule, Screenwriting Basics will have you well on your way to a screenplay in just four short weeks.

Here is just a general breakdown of subjects you will be learning in-depth in this course:

Week 1: Structure, Format & Action

* 3 Act Structure - breaking a story into beginning, middle and end
* Turning Points - take the action in different directions
* Proper Formatting - learn industry standards and techniques
* Writing Action/Description - the greatest mark of an experienced writer

Week 2: Character & Conflict

* Building Your Protagonist - explore background, need(s), character flaw(s), and transformation
* Building Your Antagonist - make your protagonist real, explore need(s) and downfall
* Types of Conflict - the three major human strains
* Hallmarks of Great Conflict - techniques to building greater conflict

Week 3: Plot & Subplot

* Plot by Act - techniques for creating and sustaining the momentum of the film through Act One, Act Two and Act Three
* The Functions of Subplot - how to use subplots to enhance your story
* The Structure of Subplot - usually the source of most loose-ends in a story

Week 4: Dialogue & Rewriting

* Good Dialogue - 6 techniques for improving your dialogue
* Make It Even Better - a checklist for re-writing to a finished draft

Course Creator: Writers University

Working shoulder to shoulder for over 25 years with some of the most creative people around the world has shown us that streamlined instruction produces powerful results. We'll share with you the insight we've gleaned from years of extensive experience in the art and craft of all things writing. Our specially selected Writers University experts will get you on the right track and lead you down the road to creative nirvana. So give us four weeks and we'll give you the tips and tricks professional screenwriters use to create award-winnning scripts.

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