Dive into a comprehensive 2-hour 13-minute interview with Shannan E. Johnson, CEO of The Professional Pen, as she shares invaluable insights on story development and screenwriting. Explore crucial topics such as what screenwriters should know about executives, how meetings are scheduled, pitching to studios, common reasons for pitch rejections, recurring mistakes in screenwriting, second draft pitfalls, dialogue myths, story idea generation without AI, crafting memorable scenes, and writing impactful endings. Gain expert knowledge from a former creative executive at The Syfy Channel turned script consultant, offering a unique perspective on the entertainment industry and helping both emerging and established writers develop compelling stories for the screen.
Overview
Syllabus
- What Screenwriters Should Know About Executives
- Executive Reveals How They ACTUALLY Schedule Meetings With Screenwriters
- Before Screenwriters Pitch Studios This Is What They Should Know
- Two Biggest Reasons Why A Screenwriting Pitch Is Rejected
- These Are The Mistakes That Screenwriters Make Again And Again
- 3 Biggest Mistakes Writers Make With Their Second Draft
- Busting The 'On The Nose Dialogue' Myth
- 10 Ways To Generate Story Ideas Without Using AI
- How To Write Memorable Scenes
- Beginners Guide To Writing A Great Ending
Taught by
Film Courage
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