There are three kinds of feelings when reading a script—interest, boredom, and WOW! To become a successful screenwriter you must create that WOW! feeling on as many pages as possible, and this requires writing designed to engage the reader emotionally. Going beyond what most seminars and books offer, and based on my popular class at UCLA Extension, this DVD master class focuses on proven dramatic techniques that generate that emotional experience at every level of craft, from concept to character, from story to scenes, from description to dialogue. Topics include how to:
- Create uniquely familiar concepts that promise conflict.
- Instantly humanize characters for reader identification.
- Master the five key emotions of great storytelling.
- Craft fascinating scenes for emotional impact.
- Write vivid descriptions.
- Craft fresh dialogue that leaps off the page.
