Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay
Be aware of the audience/Reader, especially what they know, and do not repeat this information.
Daniel Calvisi • Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay
Every story needs memorable characters and your character work is often the most important skill to get you noticed.
Daniel Calvisi • Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay
BE CONSISTENT.
Daniel Calvisi • Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay
The Logline’s goal is to get someone to read the script.
Daniel Calvisi • Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay
END OF ACT ONE TURN & DECISION (PAGE 25-30): Sweet Spot: Turn: 27 Decision: 29
Daniel Calvisi • Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay
STRONG MOVEMENT FORWARD (PAGE 17-20):
Daniel Calvisi • Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay
If a flashback is not causing change – either an advancement of the present story line or a new understanding of the present story line – then it is not crucial and it should be cut.
Daniel Calvisi • Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay
your goal is make the Reader feel the same emotion as they read the script as the Audience will feel when they watch the movie.
Daniel Calvisi • Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay
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