The Essential Elements of Screenplay Structure: Get Your Story Straight

ABOUT THE WEBINAR One of the most challenging things for any writer to master is story structure because there are no “formulas.” However, there are proven, time-tested principles that, when practiced, can guide and empower you to craft your story into its most satisfying form. In this OnDemand webinar Diane Drake, a screenwriter and consultant, will discuss the key elements to writing a compelling narrative and provide time-saving and effective tools for structuring your screenplay. Knowing how to successfully structure your screenplay can increase your odds of attracting agents, producers and studios in your work. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: What movies are REALLY about The importance of the three-act structure and the main purpose of each act The keys to creating a sympathetic lead character How your main character’s wants and needs can affect your story’s structure How to decide if your Inciting Incident is effective or not How to create a compelling first plot point How to keep your story