Screenwriting Story Structure
A creative person in my local community contacted me on Facebook regarding my editing, copy-editing, and proofreading services. Here’s our brief correspondence:
Question:
Hi, Jenise. I’m looking for some sort of guidance on story writing so I can eventually shop my screenplays to filmmakers. ~ Pat M.
My Response:
Hey, Pat:
Thank you for contacting me! It’s always fun to connect with locals who are creative.
Here’s a freebie recommendation. For screenplays, I’m still learning this format myself as I’m focused on short stories and novels, however, I do know of a proven resource for you to explore:
Save the Cat®
I suggest you explore every page of this website. It comes highly recommended by filmmakers for improving story telling in scripts/screenplays.
Let me know what you think of Save the Cat®. I’ve barely had time to explore so I’m eager to hear your opinion.
It was a brief but nice exchange between locals, as I’m frequently online with my writing community. I do look forward to learning from the Save the Cat® program to increase my skill set in screenwriting as a Developmental Editor so I can help you and others with your screenplays.
However, I’m constantly researching in my field. Read on to discover more resources to improve storytelling in your screenplay.
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