How to Become a SCREENWRITER | Creative Table

Want to become a screenwriter? In this episode of Creative Table, Eli and Chris share practical screenwriting tips for beginners and aspiring writers - from story structure, to breaking the rules effectively, to discussing lessons learned on each of their screenwriting journeys.

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Juno Screenplay: https://www.scriptslug.com/script/juno-2007
Arrival Screenplay: https://www.scriptslug.com/script/arrival-2016

00:00 Introduction
00:54 Discussing Screenwriting Goals
02:27 Our Writing Backgrounds
05:16 The Importance of Concise Writing
08:15 Screenwriting Workshops and Exercises
12:19 The 'But, Therefore, And Then' Rule
17:13 Reading and Learning from Great Scripts
26:33 Current Writing Projects
30:00 Navigating Writing Crises
31:42 Mastering the Rules Before Breaking Them
38:55 Analyzing the Juno Screenplay
48:28 Exploring the Arrival Screenplay
58:38 Final Thoughts and Encouragement