Screenwriting 101: How to Start a Screenplay

Overview

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Dive into a comprehensive video interview with veteran screenwriter and producer Andy Guerdat, exploring essential screenwriting techniques and common pitfalls. Learn about the importance of writing for money, crucial scenes to keep, balancing dramatic writing with information, and key questions to ask yourself as a writer. Discover tips for cutting unnecessary scenes, the true importance of dialogue, alternatives to linear story structure, and the unique challenges of writing for animation. Gain insights on the process of selling a screenplay and benefit from Guerdat's 45 years of experience in film, television, and theater. Perfect for aspiring screenwriters and those looking to refine their craft in the entertainment industry.

Syllabus

- 99% Of Screenwriters Make This Mistake When They Begin
- What It Means To Write For Money
- The One Scene A Writer Should Never Delete
- Dramatic Writing Versus Information
- If You Can't Answer This Question Stop Writing The Story
- If A Writer Ignores These 3 Words The Story Is Over
- This Trick Will Help Writers Cut Scenes They Don't Need
- Dialogue Is The Least Important Part Of Screenwriting
- Why Linear Story Structure Is A Bad Thing
- How Writing Animation Differs From Live Action
- Selling A Screenplay In 540 Days