42 Ways to Avoid Writing a Boring Screenplay

Overview

Discover 42 essential techniques to elevate your screenplay writing in this comprehensive video from Film Courage. Learn how to craft unique stories, develop compelling characters, generate original ideas, and create engaging conflicts. Explore crucial aspects of screenwriting, from hooking the reader to avoiding clichés, and understand the importance of emotion, psychology, and real-life experiences in storytelling. Gain insights on script testing, perfecting scenes, and the transformative power of great movies. Master the art of screenwriting with practical tips and expert advice to ensure your script captivates audiences and stands out in the competitive film industry.

Syllabus

1 - Write Something That Only You Can Write
2 - The Primary Goal
3 - A Mediocre Script
4 - Not Enough Story
5 - Burning Questions
6 - No Curiosity
7 - Not Hooking The Reader
8 - People Can’t Read Your Script
9 - Cliché Character Descriptions
10 - Main Character Must Want Something
11 - Boring Characters
12 - Secrecy & Deception
13 - The 4 Goal Rule
14 - Know The Characters
15 - Characters That Do Not Serve The Story
16 - The Heart And Soul Of The Story
17 - Skin Jump
18 - What The Story Is Not
19 - BMOC Tools
20 - Small Ideas
21 - How To Generate Original Ideas
22 - Real Life
23 - Writing Your Own Story
24 - Four Emotions Of Cinema
25 - Imagination & Psychology
26 - The Comfort Zone
27 - Normal World
28 - Delaying Conflict
29 - Compelling Conflict
30 - Not Enough Conflict
31 - Levels Of Conflict
32 - Where Is The Adversary?
33 - Idiot Plot
34 - Making A Scene Better
35 - A Movie Is Not A Lecture
36 - Assuming It’s On The Page
37 - Don’t Worry About Being Perfect
38 - Spend Time With The Best Scripts
39 - One Way To Test A Screenplay
40 - Great Movies Change Lives
41 - How To Know A Script Isn’t Boring
42 - Final Words