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The Psychology of Subtext: The Meaning Behind the Words

Author Karl Iglesias takes an in-depth look at the most challenging area for screenwriters: how to avoid “on-the-nose” dialogue and create dramatic interactions that have subtext—the true meaning and emotions behind the spoken words. 

Along with great examples from successful scripts, this DVD presents:

  • Ten proven techniques for creating subtext in your dialogue.
  • Three reasons why subtext is such a big deal.
  • The dramatic moments when “on-the-nose” dialogue is actually acceptable.

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Meet the Author: Karl Iglesias

Karl Iglesias is a screenwriter and sought-after script doctor and consultant, specializing in the reader's emotional response to the written page. He is the best-selling author of Writing For Emotional Impact and The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Screenwriters. He teaches at UCLA Extension’s Writers' Program, where he’s just won the Outstanding Instructor Award for 20...

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