Screenplay Treasure Map! Writing a screenplay that sells.

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  • In screenwriting you will hear a lot about inciting incident, plot points, act breaks, climax, etc. but there is a section of your screenplay that could make or break your story. I will reveal where there's buried treasure in your screenplay.
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  • @worddancer-howtowriteascre9144
    @worddancer-howtowriteascre9144  7 років тому +13

    The next video that is coming out is on Advanced Screenwriting -- be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it!

    • @harryml4959
      @harryml4959 7 років тому +2

      It would be great if you did a video on how to add more beats to a scene. Some define a beat as a turning point. I like Robert McKee's notion of a beat being the smallest unit of story telling. You kind of touched on it when you spoke about roller coaster scenes. I often get stuck in that I don't know how to extend scenes without it being really boring.
      It would also be great if you could do a video tone. It's so hard to keep the tone consistent and loud throughout. Also deciding on what the tone should be is also a headache.

    • @worddancer-howtowriteascre9144
      @worddancer-howtowriteascre9144  7 років тому +1

      +Harry ML
      I like your ideas!

  • @ROZMS
    @ROZMS 7 років тому +8

    Thanks! People pay money for this and you give it to us gratis! What a blessing!

    • @worddancer-howtowriteascre9144
      @worddancer-howtowriteascre9144  7 років тому +3

      Thanks for the comment! That always encourages me to make more:)
      Yes, I give away all my info instead of selling it. For you!

  • @avtpro
    @avtpro 4 роки тому

    It would have taken a life time to figure all this out. Amazing. Thanks for demystifying so many cliché buzz words with true applicable meaning.

  • @Mary-J-OK
    @Mary-J-OK 2 роки тому

    That end scene from Grease is one of my favourites. Perfect resolution!

  • @joshuadyer1955
    @joshuadyer1955 5 років тому +2

    Agreed. Without both external and internal resolutions, my stories don't feel complete. Thank you.

  • @zeeuransh210
    @zeeuransh210 4 роки тому

    This is a lifetime lesson for me. How to craft resolution without crossing the Premise of your film is hard to many screenwriters. Ending is harder than beginning.
    Thank you so much !

  • @Jjrmtv
    @Jjrmtv 6 років тому +8

    brilliant! a great ending or finale is what resonates most with the audience. You ought to cover Sunset Blvd. - still relevant, still rings true.

  • @kevinreily2529
    @kevinreily2529 4 роки тому

    Great advice, I was lucky enough to do that in my current screenplay. But after watching this video, I will check it again.

  • @thereseember2800
    @thereseember2800 5 років тому +1

    You put so much thought & work into this. You’re a rare treasure.
    Thank you!

  • @nathanielblack1893
    @nathanielblack1893 5 років тому +2

    WORD DANCER, YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!! LOVE YOU.

  • @tablesbuster8248
    @tablesbuster8248 6 років тому +5

    That was a really practical lesson. Thank you. I can run with that. Your videos are all brilliant. So clearly explained and in an interesting way.

  • @michaelmunoz1802
    @michaelmunoz1802 5 років тому +1

    WD you are such a genius. You hit every point that ive been needing to hear

  • @davywilliams8048
    @davywilliams8048 2 роки тому

    Wonderful movie moments! Thanks for sharing..

  • @anndoupont1209
    @anndoupont1209 6 років тому +4

    Awesome stuff here. It gave me some ideas about how to end my screenplay...adding a little to the ending. Thanks.

  • @joaopedrotoledo5787
    @joaopedrotoledo5787 5 років тому +1

    Amazing amazing amazing content! I´m devouring all the videos and learning so much! Thank you!

  • @xiaodongwang7753
    @xiaodongwang7753 5 років тому

    Great videos, and thank you. I’m in the process of forcing a son of mine, a film major at Vanderbilt, to watch all your excellent productions

  • @dolnick7
    @dolnick7 7 років тому +2

    Yea! Another WD video! I know you're a busy gal but please keep these gems coming!

  • @tonycampbell4982
    @tonycampbell4982 5 років тому +1

    Great information as always. As a film watcher though I'm bored with relationships and want to see a film set away from earth where they aren't out to get us

  • @erikj2738
    @erikj2738 7 років тому +2

    Thanks, WD! Brilliantly luminous information and presentation as always. Yes, one really needs to understand humans to be a good writer. I think the very final scene after the climax could also be called, "the cuddle"

    • @worddancer-howtowriteascre9144
      @worddancer-howtowriteascre9144  7 років тому +1

      +Erik J
      The cuddle! I like it!

    • @erikj2738
      @erikj2738 7 років тому +1

      It's yours. You are an inspiration and a gifted teacher. Your videos are more valuable than choice gold.

  • @harryml4959
    @harryml4959 7 років тому +4

    I love this channel. Your videos are really helpful and you really know your stuff!

  • @bennozoid1
    @bennozoid1 4 роки тому

    Fantastic video! Thanks so much!

  • @newhistory2625
    @newhistory2625 6 років тому +2

    Amazing video

  • @manutripathi3860
    @manutripathi3860 7 років тому +2

    A very good one, I really did not pay attention to the anatomy of the resolution.
    That has to be understood very well.

  • @SquirrelsForAll
    @SquirrelsForAll 7 років тому +1

    Very nicely presented and quite beneficial. Thank you!

  • @johnravasio5316
    @johnravasio5316 7 років тому +1

    Word dancer, I've Loved all your content so far. But you took it to another level for me by kicking things off with Rocky, my favorite film! Thank you for the continued advice, and keep the videos coming.

    • @worddancer-howtowriteascre9144
      @worddancer-howtowriteascre9144  7 років тому +2

      +John Ravasio
      Thanks, John!

    • @johnravasio5316
      @johnravasio5316 7 років тому

      I wonder: if the story is a tragedy, what advice would you give for that resolution?

    • @worddancer-howtowriteascre9144
      @worddancer-howtowriteascre9144  7 років тому +1

      Depends on the needs of your story, but in general, I would mix in a touch of hope on some level so it isn't completely depressing. Like Titanic.

  • @mmafreakful
    @mmafreakful 7 років тому +4

    Do you think you could do a video for screenplays with two heroes?

  • @Simplydeliciousdishes4u
    @Simplydeliciousdishes4u 5 років тому +1

    Thank you!

  • @miaveranika30
    @miaveranika30 4 роки тому

    You are the best!

  • @AgeCobra
    @AgeCobra 3 роки тому

    Oh I would love to be doing it or just directing.

  • @emilyeshraghi8197
    @emilyeshraghi8197 4 роки тому

    OMG so true! Thank you! :)

  • @filmtorres
    @filmtorres 7 років тому +1

    Another great video!

  • @nathanyacos3296
    @nathanyacos3296 7 років тому +1

    Got it, thank you!

  • @guidebydog
    @guidebydog 6 років тому +2

    Thanks for all the examples! #recpect

  • @KAGARAKIS
    @KAGARAKIS 6 років тому +1

    η τρεις πραξεις στα εληνικα ειναι 1.προλογος 2.επεισοδιο 3.εξοδος...anyway,you'are awesome and you do awesome work!!!t

  • @Meganelsonator
    @Meganelsonator 7 років тому +1

    Great video! When will you be offering your screenwriting services again?

  • @victoriaa8741
    @victoriaa8741 3 роки тому

    I want to watch a movie of your sceenplay

  • @miaveranika30
    @miaveranika30 Рік тому

    If you could see your whole life from start to finish, would you change things?

  • @Big-guy1981
    @Big-guy1981 5 років тому +1

    Sorry! I don't give fake climax!

  • @ozzie8821
    @ozzie8821 5 років тому +1

    👍👍👍👍

  • @johnravasio5316
    @johnravasio5316 7 років тому +1

    I just watched that Lindsay Doran TED Talk. Ok, where are the tissues?

  • @elgonzo5
    @elgonzo5 4 роки тому

    SPOILER ALERT! 😂 (you gotta tell ppl)