Situation vs Story
When I'm evaluating a manuscript or screenplay, one of the most common critiques I give is that the author wrote a situation and not a story. Let's discuss what this means and how you can make sure you're writing a compelling story. Happy writing!
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Let's Talk Craft Books
Today I'm sharing my favorite craft books with y'all. These are the ones I've found most helpful:
Dan Harmon's Story Circle (not actually a book, but the blog series is solid. Language warning on this one!)
Save the Cat!: The Last Book On Screenwriting That You'll Ever Need by Blake Snyd...
The Nutshell Technique in a Nutshell
Today we're starting our journey through Jill Chamberlain's The Nutshell Technique, starting with a general overview AKA The Nutshell Technique in a Nutshell.
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(You Know How to Ball) I Know Aristotle | The Nutshell Technique pt 2
Continuing our The Nutshell Technique series today by breaking down the definitions of Comedy and Tragedy, as defined by Aristotle in Poetics. I also go over how the Tragedy Nutshell differs from the Comedy Nutshell (which is what the vast majority of you will be using). Happy writing!
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Main Character Energy | The Nutshell Technique Pt 3
Continuing our deep dive into The Nutshell Technique today by chatting about your protagonist, their flaw, and their strength. Happy writing!
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Tell Me What You Want (What You Really Really Want) | The Nutshell Technique Pt 4
We're continuing our breakdown of Jill Chamberlain's The Nutshell Technique today by chatting about the Set-up Want, the Point of No Return, and the Catch. As a bonus, we're also discussing your character's journey from want to need. Happy writing!
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Catalyst vs Point of No Return | The Nutshell Technique Pt 5
We're wrapping up our breakdown of Jill Chamberlain's The Nutshell Technique today with a discussion of catalyst/inciting incident vs the Point of No Return, with examples from Pitch Perfect and The Hunger Games. Happy writing!
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Breaking Down The Nutshell Technique: Pitch Perfect
We're finishing up our series on Jill Chamberlain's The Nutshell Technique by going through the full Nutshell for the movie Pitch Perfect. Happy writing!
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Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting - Jill Chamberlain
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The Nutshell Technique Audiobook by Jill Chamberlain
Listen to full audiobook for free : https://litupbook.com/free Title: The Nutshell TechniqueSubtitle: Crack the Secret of Successful ScreenwritingCategories: Entertainment, ScreenwritingAuthor: Jill ChamberlainNarrator: Sonja FieldPublisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLCRelease date: 08-19-2024La...
