Writing a Great Movie - Key Tools for Successful Screenwriting - Jeff Kitchen - Full Interview

Overview

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Dive into a comprehensive 4-hour 38-minute interview with acclaimed screenwriting expert Jeff Kitchen, exploring essential tools and techniques for crafting compelling screenplays. Learn about cognitive apprenticeship for writers, creating powerful dilemmas, and the most effective plot construction tools in the film industry. Discover how to write complex characters using the Enneagram, understand the Thirty-Six Dramatic Situations, and develop strong premises and themes. Gain insights on avoiding common pitfalls that ruin screenplays and master the keys to writing entertaining stories. Whether you're a novice or experienced writer, acquire valuable knowledge to elevate your screenwriting skills and create captivating scripts that stand out in the competitive film industry.

Syllabus

- Teachers Who Inspire The Next Generation Of Writers
- Cognitive Apprenticeship For Writers
- Never Let Anyone Tell You That Every Story Has Already Been Told
- Difference Between A Dramatist And A Storyteller
- 99% Of All Screenplays Submitted Are Unreadable
- The Unnecessary Kills Screenplays
- How Writers Can Create A Powerful Dilemma To Make Their Stories Better
- Most Powerful Plot Construction Tool In The Film Industry
- 99% Of Screenplays Are Ruined By Things That Shouldn't Be There
- 3 Keys To Writing An Entertaining Story
- 5 Essential Ingredients To Crafting A Great Story
- How Does A Writer Create A Strong Dilemma?
- How Does A Writer Come Up With A Great Premise?
- How To Write Complex Characters: Overview Of The Enneagram
- Overview Of The Thirty-Six Dramatic Situations
- How To Find The Theme Of A Story
- Scriptwriting Mastery: An Intensive 24 Month Writing Program