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by Martha Alderson, M.A. Plot involves at least three primary threads: Dramatic Action, Character Emotional Development, and Thematic Significance. Of these three elements, writers are equally divided between those who begin a project by concentrating on the Dramatic Action and those who begin with Character Emotional Development. Dramatic Action writers tend to thrive on the excitement of what happens in the story. The first draft of a Dramatic Action writer is full of excitement with lots of conflict, tension, and suspense, twists and turns, chases and confrontations, and usually contains little character development. Often, a reader’s comment of this first Dramatic Action draft is: “Why should I care?” Writers who prefer to explore the different aspects of a Character’s Emotional Development delve into what makes her tick, her feelings and emotions, her loves and hates. The first draft of a Character Emotional Development writer tends to be full of insight into the human psyche, with very little happening in terms of Dramatic Action. Often, a reader’s comment of this first Character Emotional draft is: “When is something going to happen?” -- Continue Reading This Article >> Martha Alderson is an international plot and story consultant for writers. Her clients include best-selling authors, screenwriters, writing teachers and fiction editors. She created a line of plot tools for writers, including a book, dvds, and the Scene Tracker Kit. She has taught plot workshops through University of California at Santa Cruz extension, Learning Annex, writers clubs and conferences, and privately. Contact her via contact@blockbusterplots.com.
by Martha Alderson, M.A. Our Price: In Blockbuster Plots: Pure and Simple, expert Martha Alderson presents step-by-step strategies that demystify the structure of story. Whether you write novels, memoirs, short stories or non-fiction, you will benefit from a visual representation of the scenes and plot of your project. -- Place Your Order Here >> [ back to top ] SPECIAL EVENT Study with Martha Alderson at The Writers Store! Martha Alderson has been diving into the murky depths of plot since childhood. Now she has streamlined everything you need to know in one plot-o-rific workshop. Join us at The Writers Store on Sunday, November 15, 2009 to learn how to develop and deepen your plot both at the overall story level and at the scene level. Here's a recent testimonial from one of Martha's students: I am so happy to tell you that I have sold my first screenplay to a producer wanting to make the movie and keep me on as a writer/producer for the script SCUBA. Your instruction on structure and plot really made the difference. Thanks for giving me the tools I needed to succeed in this industry. I have two more to finish up on, so I am back to work. - Shawn Writers Store eZine subscribers can enroll in Martha's course for the special price of $95. But hurry! This sale ends 11/10/09. For more information, and to enroll, please click here. For those who can't make it to Los Angeles, check out Martha's plot methods through her Blockbuster Plots: Pure and Simple tools. [ back to top ] THE TOP FIVE TOOLS
by Dr. Linda Seger Our Price: $26.95 Ever wonder why some screenwriters get to make the trip to the podium and thank their nearest and dearest while others never even make it into the Kodak? Using a unique CSI-style approach, this book makes examples of Sideways, Shakespeare in Love and Crash to explain how each of these winning screenplays was created. -- Place Your Order Here >>
by Dr. Linda Seger Our Price: If you’ve learned the three act structure, you may be ready to try variations on the basics and simply create scripts that are more focused, with more momentum. Master script consultant, Dr. Linda Seger, shows you how with this unique DVD. -- Place Your Order Here >>
by Linda Seger Our Price: Actors, directors, and producers want to see dimensional characters. They want breadth, depth, focus and direction to their characters, but they also want dimensionality. -- Place Your Order Here >>
by Dr. Linda Seger Our Price: An inside look at the impact women are having on the movie and television industries. Script consultant and author Dr. Linda Seger has interviewed many of the key players in the emerging power of women in television and film. -- Place Your Order Here >>
by Linda Seger Our Price: What are common themes used in successful films? How do you clarify your theme and convey your theme without getting preachy? Let master script consultant Dr. Linda Seger show you with this unique DVD. -- Place Your Order Here >> [ back to top ] EXPERT SERIES
by Gael Chandler 'The humbling truth is that the film is made in the editing room.' -David Mamet introducing the nominations for editing during the 2002 Academy Awards ceremony Editors are often called the last re-writers of the show. Another way to put this is that the editor is the architect of the show. Our blueprint is the script (or outline on a nonfiction show). Our building materials are the footage: long shots, wide shots, medium shots, close ups, over-the shoulders, inserts, raking shots, reverses, master shots, and two-shots. From these we design the show with sound, dialogue, music, and the placement and duration of the shots. Just as a bridge transports travelers from bank to bank with good design and construction, so good editing conveys viewers from the beginning of the show to the end by giving them what they need to see, hear, and experience along the way to get there. Truism: There’s the picture that’s written, the picture that’s shot and the show that’s edited. So why not write for editing? How do I do this, you ask. Here are a few suggestions: Write visually Editors write not in words but with images and sound. So mentally run your script in your head. This will also help sell your script and guide the director in shooting it. -- Continue Reading This Article >> Gael Chandler has edited dramas, documentaries and corporate videos, and received a Cable ACE nomination twice for editing a comedy series. She taught digital editing systems to professionals and editing theory and practice at LA area colleges. She has written feature scripts and two books, Cut by Cut: Editing your Film or Video and Film Editing: Great Cuts Every Filmmaker and Movie Lover Must Know. She also creates e-Learning materials and blogs on her website, www.joyoffilmediting.com.
by Gael Chandler Our Price: Composing shots with your camera is one thing, making your video rock through editing is another. This one-of-a-kind book by expert Gael Chandler is fantastic for filmmakers, students, moviegoers, or anyone who wants to discover how cuts affect the viewer and the movie’s story. -- Place Your Order Here >> [ back to top ] JUST ADDED All-New Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling For years, production teams worldwide depended on Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling to manage the cost and calendars of their projects. Thanks to the innovation of Entertainment Partners, newly enhanced versions of the beloved programs are now available. Join us on November 19 at 7:00 at The Writers Store to learn about the exciting new features from Entertainment Partners' Stephen Koncelik, the Product Manager for both Budgeting and Scheduling. This event is free, but advanced reservations are required. To RSVP, please visit the events page on StoryLink.com.
by Entertainment Partners Our Price: The Industry legend is back and better than ever! Movie Magic Budgeting 7 boasts an intuitive format that allows you to customize, create and edit comprehensive budgets of all sizes, and for all types of productions. -- Place Your Order Here >>
by Entertainment Partners Our Price: Movie Magic Scheduling's powerful tools provide increased versatility during the scheduling process. Link elements, create unlimited multiple schedules, customize layouts, and import elements from Final Draft or Movie Magic Screenwriter. -- Place Your Order Here >> Movie Magic Budgeting 7 and Movie Magic Scheduling 5 Bundle by Entertainment Partners Our Price: Need to budget and schedule your movie? Save even more money by buying Movie Magic Budgeting 7 and Movie Magic Scheduling 5 together! Includes free Paymaster Disc. -- Place Your Order Here >> Movie Magic Budgeting 7 and Movie Magic Scheduling 5 Upgrade from EP Budgeting and Scheduling by Entertainment Partners Our Price: Need to budget and schedule your movie but have an old copy of EP Budgeting or Scheduling? Save even more money by upgrading to Movie Magic Budgeting 7 and Movie Magic Scheduling 5 together! -- Place Your Order Here >> [ back to top ] WRITERS UNIVERSITY Book your Spot in a 2010 Course What’s keeping you from taking that writing class you’ve been dreaming about? Whether you’re concerned about the cost, time investment, or technicalities of taking an online course, you’ll find Writers University makes it easy and affordable to receive life-changing writing instruction from world-renowned experts. Writers University has all the elements you look for in live classes, including lectures, writing exercises and feedback from your instructor – only our online courses are available on your schedule. You choose the time and the place to work on your course. And you don’t need to be a computer expert to use our classes. With Writers University’s intuitive interface, simply: Sign in to WritersUniversity.com from any computer in the world with internet access whenever you want, day or night. Read your lesson for the week. Post questions, submit work to your instructor and interact with fellow students on the WU message board. For more information and to see a current class listing, visit www.WritersUniversity.com. A new session starts on January 18, 2010. Sign up today! [ back to top ] CLASSES & EVENTS
by John Truby Our Price: $79.00 Los Angeles 11/8/09 Today’s most popular movies are always at least one genre, and usually a combination of two or three. Hollywood's top genre expert will show you the secrets of the most popular story forms in the entertainment business, including Action, Comedy, Crime, Detective, Fantasy, Horror, Love, Masterpiece, Myth, Science Fiction, Thriller and Mixed Genre. -- Place Your Order Here >>
by Edwards Skerbelis Entertainment Our Price: $250.00 Online 11/11 - 12/2/09 This online course will provide valuable tips and resources to help you organize and put together the necessary materials needed to have a productive and beneficial festival experience and get the most out of the 3,000 film festivals around the world to advance your film career. -- Place Your Order Here >> Meet the Makers of StoryO Los Angeles 11/12/09 Jungle Software will be at The Writers Store to demo StoryO and answer your questions about this exciting new program. This event is free, but advanced reservations are required. To RSVP, please visit the StoryLink.com Events page.
by Debra Eckerling Our Price: $49.95 Los Angeles 11/14/09 Having an online presence is one of the most valuable assets a writer - or anyone in business - can possess! In this seminar, freelance writer and StoryLink eZine editor Debra Eckerling will offer strategies for marketing yourself on the web. -- Place Your Order Here >>
by Dov S-S Simens Our Price: Los Angeles 12/5-6/09 Your time is precious. You don’t have time for four years of film school. Dov S-S Simens' 2-Day Film School will put you years ahead of the competition. It's a no-holds barred, rapid-fire weekend designed for anyone from first-time filmmakers to industry professionals seeking a fresh perspective. -- Place Your Order Here >> [ back to top ] Quote A writer is somebody for whom writing is more difficult than it is for other people. -- Thomas Mann
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