PLOT LIKE A PRO
- 7 Sections
- 32 Lessons
- 9h 30m Duration
WELCOME and ORIENTATION
MODULE 1 - SCREENWRITING BASICS
- Module 1 Lesson 1 - Seed Ideas
- Module 1 Lesson 2 - Create Conflict
- Module 1 Lesson 3 - High Concept
- Module 1 Lesson 4 - The Dramatic Issue
- Module 1 Lesson 5 Controlling Idea
- Module 1 Lesson 6 - Logline
- Module 1 Lesson 7 - Tagline
- Module 1 Lesson 8 - Title Your Movie
- Module 1 Lesson 9 - Commit to the Journey
MODULE 2 - STORY ARC BASICS
MODULE 3 - THE PLOT THICKENS
MODULE 4 - CHARACTER BUILDING
MODULE 5 - WRITERS ARSENAL TOOLBOX
ITS A WRAP!
PLOT LIKE A PRO is the shortened version of 35 DAYS TO PLOT MY MOVIE.
In other words its a cost effective way of breaking down the information into smaller bytes so that you can learn the information but in a more manageable context for those who are looking for a cheaper option.
MODULE 1 tackles the writing details one needs to cover if pitching to a producer. It is the very foundation and standard industry terminology needed to convince your potential producer of the plot, genre and mood of your film. e.g. Logline, tagline, controlling idea, dramatic issue, your high concept and more ...
MODULE 2 deals specifically with Genre, Styles of film-making and 20 Master Plots for you to consider. You might want to tweak your ideas from module 1 once you've completed this.
MODULE 3 plots these progressions down on paper withint your Act 1, Act 2, Act 3 scenario with Pippa Dyer's legendary 14 beat easy to access structure.
When I started writing my mentor said, "Don't Rush! It takes 2 yrs to write a really good script, 20 yrs to become a successful writer!" Bhah! Who listens? I didn't! But they were right!
We all start with mad obsession. Which is good! Passion is good! BUT you get one shot to Pitch to a professional Producer – you HAVE to make it count. It takes MUCH longer IF YOU DON'T LEARN THESE BASICS FIRST! THE DREAM is to make money from what you love to do ... Right? INVEST THE TIME – Do the WORK – you'll be glad you did!
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