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Screenwriting 101: Mastering the Art of Story
- Narrated by: Angus Fletcher
- Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins
- Categories: Arts & Entertainment
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Publisher's Summary
Whether you want to write your own scripts or simply gain a deeper appreciation for the great stories you see unfold on the screen, Professor Angus Fletcher is here to show you the way in Screenwriting 101: Mastering the Art of Story. Professor Fletcher, Professor of English and Film at The Ohio State University, brings both a personal and scholarly perspective to this craft. As a screenwriter himself, he has experienced the ins and outs of the process first-hand. And as a key faculty member in Project Narrative, a think tank devoted to using cognitive science to study the effects of stories on the human mind, Professor Fletcher offers unique insight into storytelling from both a neuroscientific and a literary perspective.
Despite what you may have been told, writing a great script is not about formulas and three-act structure. Great scripts - great stories - are those that create the desired emotional response in audiences, something that can only be achieved by knowing which methods are most effective and how they suit the story you want to tell. As you study the work of over a dozen great screenwriters and several television shows, each story you encounter will use different tools to achieve a variety of psychological and emotional responses. From the redemption arc of the Western Unforgiven to the romantic longing of Annie Hall, each story offers invaluable insights you can bring to your own writing - and viewing - experiences.
There is no cookie-cutter formula for writing scripts and no checklist for what makes a film or television show great. What Screenwriting 101 offers instead is an infinitely flexible storytelling tool that has worked for the greats - from Euripides to Shakespeare to Pixar - and a selection of resources to show you how to put it to use. How you decide to use these limitless creative possibilities is up to you.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio.
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- Marie-Louise
- 2019-01-03
Not practical
This is film analysis at best - trivia mostly. Nothing helpful for aspiring screenwriter. I was hoping for something more insightful with technical trick and specifics pitfalls and cliché to avoid. Nothing, just rambling about masterpieces...
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- Dragul
- 2020-08-21
An outstanding screenwriting resource
More than the typical 'how to'. The author provides great insight into film and TV scripts with clear examples.
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- Vangroover
- 2020-07-27
Excellent Guidance
This book was very inspirational. It is a great resource for writers of any kind.
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- Basil
- 2018-09-14
Sound and Practical Guide
Screenwriting 101 is my anchor in a stormy sea, looking to conquer the world of TV, and this feels like a beautiful start. #Audible1
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- Dylan
- 2018-06-01
Awesome
It was easy listening and I learned a lot about screenwriting. It's a must-own. Period.
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- Kindle Customer
- 2018-02-11
it's great
the lecture is well narrated and offers more than a dozen excellent plot analysis. It's only weak point is it's repetative style, though it may just be me. The prof. makes his point in the first third of the courseand the rest is emphasizing this method in a myriad of examples. It wasn't the best Great Course I've listened to but it's in the top 5.
19 people found this helpful
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- Andrew
- 2018-03-04
best class
who knew that Toy Story had ties to Hamlet or that Pulp Fiction is so deep. this couese helps you discover that. The professor tells you up front that even if you don't want to write scripts you will come away witb a deeper understanding of storytelling. I did. this course makes me want to go back and watch Unforgiven again, Casablanca, and Game of Thrones. Highly recommend this course for storytellers and those who appreciate good stories. If you don't appreciate a good story, you will after this.
15 people found this helpful
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- Siobhan Bailey
- 2018-04-14
Screenwriting 101 - Angus Fletcher
I have read at least 30 books on the craft of screenwriting. This is by far the BEST there is hands down. Wish I had this 4 years ago when I started.
22 people found this helpful
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- WaltyS
- 2018-06-07
Quick paced and deep
I love the pace of the narrator as much as I love all the details he shares in how to take the audience on an emotional ride.
5 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-02-12
overview of the script writing process.
This audio book gives a great set of observational tools to work with. The approach used is very easy to listen to and learn from.
4 people found this helpful
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- Amazon Customer
- 2017-12-16
Unexpected exercises
This ends every chapter with exercises. That's a great thing. Buuuut... I listen while I drive, which I happen to do for a living. So I can't say anything about how good or bad they are. The rest was pretty good. He breaks down 12 or so classic screenplays. Well done.
18 people found this helpful
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- Matt
- 2019-12-10
Phenomenal
I've been searching for this kind of course for 8 years. Totally changed my view on the craft of writing.
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- William Mlodynia
- 2019-01-02
loved it!
This was very enjoyable and informative, will listen again. There shouldn't be a minimum amount of words you have to use in your review.
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- lizzy
- 2018-07-31
Awesome content, awesome audio
This book uses various movies to illustrate each point. You will want to watch every movie mentioned in this book. This is the kind of book you should listen to with friends, watch the movies being lectured about and then have lively discussions. Fantastic book!
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- De'Von Walker
- 2018-07-26
Great book for screenplay beginners.
loved the details it gave on the writing process and the breakdown on how to get started. Finished the audiobook and wrote a short script right after.
7 people found this helpful