Screenwriting 101
Writing a script is simply another way of telling a story, albeit one with its own special set of possibilities and limitations. This course will provide you with the invaluable ability to appreciate more films and TV, tell better...
In This Series
Thinking like a Screenwriter
Reverse Engineering Successful Scripts
Building Your Story World
Developing Your Characters
Tone: The Screenwriter's Lens
Plotting Your Story Beats
Sentimental Return: Casablanca
The Tragic Sublime: The Godfather
Romantic Satisfaction: When Harry Met Sally…
Suspense and Relief: Jaws
Romantic Longing: Annie Hall
Big Wonder: Star Wars
Charm: The Princess Bride
Alienation Effect: Do the Right Thing
Redemption: Unforgiven
Surreal Connection: Pulp Fiction
Big Sympathy: Toy Story
Existential Meaning: Fargo
Film versus Television: MASH and M*A*S*H
Writing a Television Pilot: Game of Thrones
The Sitcom: The Simpsons
The Procedural: CSI
The Prime-Time Soap: Grey's Anatomy
Becoming a Screenwriter