Screenwriting ebook “Master Sequences” coming soon!
This post is to let everyone know about our upcoming screenwriting ebook, “Master Screenplay Sequences—what’s really going on under three act structure.”
As the title suggests, this screenwriting ebook moves on from traditional three act theory to expose how each act is actually constructed using sequences.
We were motivated to write it because of the distinct lack of information on structure out there beyond the generic framework of three acts and five major plot points.
Sequences are SO important and yet hardly anybody seems to want to write about them!
By the end of reading this book, you will have a complete understanding of how sequences underpin each act, making each one that much easier to write.
Six films—one of each major genre—are broken down to show their true inner workings.
You can find a list of those films below in the table of contents:
1. Introduction: Re-thinking Structure
Going deeper than the usual three acts to discover the world of sequences underneath.
2. So, Just What is a Sequence?
How acts are broken down into sequences and sequences into segments.
3. But What About Jean Luc Goddard?
Why it’s wrong to call screenwriting structure methods “anti-creative.”
4. A Note on Genre
Why this book contains sequence breakdowns of each of the top five genres in Hollywood today.
5. What the Heck Does That Mean?
Screenwriting terms used in this book, both old and new.
6. A Note on the Analyses
A look at the fixed yet fluid nature of sequences.
7. Action / Adventure Breakdown
A sequence breakdown of Raiders of the Lost Ark.
8. Comedy Breakdown
A sequence breakdown of Planes, Trains & Automobiles.
9. Drama Breakdown
A sequence breakdown of The Virgin Suicides.
10. Thriller Breakdown
A sequence breakdown of Collateral.
11. Horror Breakdown
A sequence breakdown of Wolf Creek.
12. Non-linear Breakdown
A sequence breakdown of (500) Days of Summer.
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This book will help you master sequences, master structure and therefore the means to tell the story you want to tell.
We hope you download this screenwriting ebook when it becomes available and pass it on to all your friends!
See you on the next post!
