The Craft of Scene Writing
Beat by Beat to a Better Script
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Narrated by:
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Stephen Bowlby
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Jim Mercurio
About this listen
A professional screenwriter's master class in writing the most critical and challenging script element - the individual scene.
No one comes out of a movie talking about structure. What audiences love and remember about a movie are great scenes. Marlon Brando in the back seat in On the Waterfront giving his "I could'a been a contender" speech. Meg Ryan's fake orgasm in Katz's Deli in When Harry Met Sally with the climactic punch line: "I'll have what she's having." In Superbad, Jonah Hill professing "I love you" to his friend Michael Cera by touching his nose with a "boop".
Great scenes will elevate your script from ho-hum to extraordinary-and from the slush pile to sellable. In The Craft of Scene Writing, accomplished screenwriter and master writing teacher Jim Mercurio analyzes and systematizes the beats, conflicts, character moments, action, dialogue, and structure that create powerful scenes. Citing examples from scripts old and new, The Craft of Scene Writing breaks down how great scenes reveal character, advance the story, and emotionally connect with audiences, plus demonstrates how to use these techniques in your own scripts. This incredibly detailed exploration of screenwriting technique will help beginning writers to write great scripts and experienced writers to gain a more complete mastery of their craft.
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- Ross
- 22-06-2023
Brilliant!
Very helpful and beautifully articulated step by step guide to help you hone your craft.
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- Peter W
- 03-02-2024
Useful practical understandable information
Very well organised and immediately accessible tools and tips. I’m a novelist, not a screenplay writer but the information here is still highly applicable and appreciated.
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