Screenplay Fundamentals: Build Story Structures
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Learn to develop compelling narratives by exploring a script’s structural elements and turning your ideas into audiovisual projects
“I love tinkering with stories the way a mechanic might take an engine apart and put it back together again.”
Screenplay consultant Naomi Beaty specializes in collaborating with writers, directors, and producers, to find creative solutions for screenplays. She has worked on projects including Twilight, Percy Jackson, and The Stanford Prison Experiment, and also teaches group screenwriting workshops.
Begin the course by getting to know screenplay consultant Naomi Beaty. Discover how she established a successful career in the film industry, along with the influences that inspire her and the work she creates.
Dive into the foundational elements of your story, starting with the protagonist. Learn how to identify them before deciding on their goal, the conflict that could stop them from reaching it, and the stakes. Then learn the basics of a three-act structure to bring these elements together.
Time to write your synopsis. Naomi explains what a “logline” is and how to create one before guiding you on how to define your structure and plot points. Write a strong beginning focusing on the character and setup, as well as the middle, and end of your story.
Polish your draft to enhance its appeal. Then, to wrap up the course, Naomi talks through how to turn your synopsis into a screenplay, along with how to market it for production.
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