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Learn the seven essential elements that make a story idea viable for screen, stage, or fiction from Emmy and Golden Globe-winning screenwriter Erik Bork, known for his work on HBO's Band of Brothers and From the Earth to the Moon. Discover how Bork applies these fundamental storytelling principles to his new feature film "The Elephant in the Room," a romantic comedy he wrote and directed. Gain insights from a seasoned professional who has sold series pitches to major networks like NBC and FOX, worked on primetime drama writing staffs, and written feature screenplays for companies including Universal, HBO, TNT, and Playtone. Explore practical approaches to evaluating and developing story concepts that can capture audience attention and sustain narrative momentum across different mediums. Understand how successful writers identify the core components that separate compelling story ideas from those that lack commercial and artistic viability.
