How to Become a Screenwriter | Story and Plot

How do you write a great story and a great plot? Eli and Chris dive deep into the differences between the two and their interconnectedness with theme and conflict. Learn about the importance of structure, writing great scenes, creating twists, escalating stakes, and more!

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Story by Robert McKee: https://mckeestory.com/books/story/
Screenplay by Syd Field: https://sydfield.com/products/screenplay-the-foundations-of-screenwriting/
Save the Cat by Blake Snyder: https://savethecat.com/

00:00 Introduction
01:00 The Importance of Story and Plot
06:16 Practical Screenwriting Example: Sky King
12:30 The Three-Act Structure
16:59 Screenwriting Formulas and Beat Sheets
20:54 The Hero's Journey
28:50 Applying the Hero's Journey to Star Wars
31:26 Delivering on the Promise of the Premise
32:00 The Abyss
33:45 Transformation, Atonement, and Return
38:17 The Importance of Purpose
45:17 Escalation, Stakes, and Plot Twists
52:48 Spectacle with a Purpose
55:17 Conclusion and Next Steps

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