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Essentials to Being a Professional Screenwriter - Christian Elder - Full Interview

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Overview

Dive into a comprehensive 3-hour interview with professional screenwriter Christian Elder, exploring the essential aspects of becoming a successful screenwriter. Learn about identifying your calling as a writer, overcoming the challenges of starting a screenplay, and debunking common myths about the profession. Discover insights on storytelling techniques, the importance of passion, and the nature of being a writer. Gain valuable knowledge on crafting compelling movie openings, mastering story structure, avoiding exposition pitfalls, and generating movie ideas efficiently. Explore the evolution of cinema since the 1990s, understand the significance of the Black List for screenwriters, and learn how to evaluate the potential of your movie concepts. This in-depth discussion offers aspiring and established screenwriters alike a wealth of practical advice and industry wisdom to enhance their craft and navigate the world of professional screenwriting.

Syllabus

- How To Know You Are A Screenwriter
- Starting To Write A Screenplay Is Awful
- World's Greatest Myths About Being A Writer
- You Have No Idea How To Tell A Story
- If You Don't Have A Passion For Storytelling
- The Nature Of A Writer
- Writing A Great Movie Opening
- Learning THIS Story Structure Changed My Screenwriting Career
- Exposition Mistakes Screenwriters Make
- How To Think Up A Movie Idea Every Two Minutes
- Movies Haven't Been The Same Since The 90's
- What Screenwriters Should Know About The Black List
- How To Know If You Have A Great Movie Idea

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Film Courage

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