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Screenwriting 101: Mastering the Art of Story

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Description Whether you want to write your own scripts or simply gain a deeper appreciation for the great stories you see unfold on the screen, Professor Angus Fletcher is here to show you the way. In this class, you’ll understand not only how to write a script, but how to tell a great story that moves audiences — the ultimate goal of storytelling in any medium.

Syllabus

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 & 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" & "M*A*S*H"
Writing a Television Plot: "Game of Thrones"
The Sitcom: "The Simpsons"
The Procedural: "CSI"
The Prime-Time Soap: "Grey's Anatomy"
Becoming a Screenwriter

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