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Screenwriting 101: Mastering the Art of Story

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Overview

Discover the art and science of storytelling for the screen with a professional screenwriter.

Syllabus

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  • 01: Thinking like a Screenwriter
  • 02: Reverse Engineering Successful Scripts
  • 03: Building Your Story World
  • 04: Developing Your Characters
  • 05: Tone: The Screenwriter's Lens
  • 06: Plotting Your Story Beats
  • 07: Sentimental Return: Casablanca
  • 08: The Tragic Sublime: The Godfather
  • 09: Romantic Satisfaction: When Harry Met Sally
  • 10: Suspense and Relief: Jaws
  • 11: Romantic Longing: Annie Hall
  • 12: Big Wonder: Star Wars
  • 13: Charm: The Princess Bride
  • 14: Alienation Effect: Do The Right Thing
  • 15: Redemption: Unforgiven
  • 16: Surreal Connection: Pulp Fiction
  • 17: Big Sympathy: Toy Story
  • 18: Existential Meaning: Fargo
  • 19: Film Versus Television: MASH and M*A*S*H*
  • 20: Writing A Television Pilot: Game of Thrones
  • 21: The Sitcom: The Simpsons
  • 22: The Procedural: CSI
  • 23: The Prime-Time Soap: Grey's Anatomy
  • 24: Becoming a Screenwriter

Taught by

Angus Fletcher

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