Storytelling, Screenwriting
Jul 2, 2024 Key Points on Mid-Point: Definition of Mid-Point: The Mid-Point is a crucial turning point in Act II of a screenplay. It connects the first and second halves of Act II. Typically occurs around page 60 in a standard 120-page script. Purpose of the...
Storytelling, Screenwriting
Jul 2, 2024 Syd Field guidance on writing a screenplay treatment, focusing on the importance of understanding and articulating the story’s core elements. Need for clarity and conciseness in the treatment, which should outline the plot in a structured manner, breaking...
Storytelling, Screenwriting
Jul 2, 2024 Act I – Set-Up: Introduction to Characters and World: Establishing the protagonist’s ordinary world and daily life. Introducing key characters and their relationships. Setting up the protagonist’s goals and motivations. Inciting Incident: An event that...
Storytelling, Screenwriting
Jul 2, 2024 Act I Disturbance Key Points: The story begins with an immediate disturbance that disrupts the protagonist’s ordinary world. This should be a compelling event that hooks the reader by introducing trouble or conflict right away. Importance: The...
Storytelling, Screenwriting
Jun 15, 2024 Schindler’s List Act I: Setup Ordinary World: Oskar Schindler arrives in Krakow, Poland, aiming to profit from the war by employing Jewish workers in his factory. Call to Adventure: Schindler sees an opportunity to exploit Jewish labor and starts...
Storytelling, Screenwriting
Creating moments that make readers or viewers cry from joy or awe involves a delicate balance of emotional buildup, relatable experiences, and profound revelations. Here are specific techniques to achieve this effect: Transformation and Redemption: Showing a...
Storytelling, Screenwriting
Jun 15, 2024 Creating a narrative that inspires people to feel they want to become better and do better things involves focusing on themes of growth, redemption, and the positive impact of personal change. Here’s a synthesis and reorganization of the various story...
Storytelling, Screenwriting
Jun 15, 2024 1. Universal Four-Act Structure Combining elements from different structures into a cohesive four-act framework that emphasizes key plot points and character development. Act I: Setup Ordinary World (Campbell): The hero’s normal life before the adventure...
Storytelling, Screenwriting
Jun 15, 2024 Hero’s Journey (Joseph Campbell) Ordinary World: The hero’s normal life before the adventure begins. Call to Adventure: The hero is presented with a challenge or quest. Refusal of the Call: The hero hesitates or declines the adventure. Meeting the...
Storytelling, Screenwriting
Jun 13, 2024 General Tips for Storytelling Maintain Audience Interest: Capture and sustain interest through time and reward it at the climax. Balance curiosity and concern to appeal to both intellect and emotion. Use Curiosity Effectively: Create open questions and...
