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The Fundamentals of Screenwriting

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Overview

Learn the fundamentals of screenwriting and storytelling through this 3-hour 30-minute course. By the end, you will have a working understanding of story structure, character development, conflict, exposition, dialogue, scene writing, screenplay formatting, and more. The course aims to teach you how to finish your screenplay by providing insights into creating characters, character arcs, story conflict, and fixing common mistakes in short films. This course is designed for aspiring screenwriters looking to enhance their storytelling skills and complete their scripts.

Syllabus

How to Structure Your Screenplay.
How to Create Characters.
How to Create Character Arcs.
The Purpose of Conflict.
How to Create Story Conflict.
Understanding Exposition.
How to Write Exposition for Your Screenplay.
How to Write Dialogue.
How To Use A Midpoint.
How to Write a Scene.
How to Format a Screenplay.
How to Write a Short Film.
Fixing Common Short Film Mistakes.
Your Next Step As A Writer.

Taught by

Tyler Mowery

Reviews

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    Omotayo Koleosho
    Very helpful and incredibly explanatory. The topics are broken down with simplicity and are easy to understand.
  • JUSTIN JOHN CARROLL
    Very practical and concise course which sticks to the relevant information and is easy to follow.
    Thanks!
  • Rakhi
    The lessons are filled with mindblowing insights. It helped me learn more about writing and how to implement my thoughts on paper clearly. If someone is looking for a free course this would be it. Don't think, start it now!

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