Readers and audiences want passionate, exciting films that rock their worlds, make them feel alive, help them connect, and entertain and inspire! That's what a transformational screenplay can do. The problem is that too many writers focus on strict three-act structure beats and end up sacrificing the emotional integrity of their stories. The story must always come first and everything we do is in service to the story, not to plot points! This book is for anyone who wants to put their story first. If you have struggled with or questioned structure (and I did for a long time), if you have wondered why your stories don't hit with impact, if prescriptive story structure paradigms seem overly rigid and lack creativity, or if you question your entire existence, then this book is for you. In Transformational Screenwriting, you'll discover; The bedrock of transformational stories Transformational character design 17 structure paradigms that give you endless ways to create stories 11 essential writing techniques for emotionally engaging your reader and audience How to make A.I. your b*tch Intelligent formatting (with visual examples) Writing & Story Mapping program comparisons and much more Dawn does not want to overwhelm you, rely on repetition, or regurgitate the same information that most other 'structure' books review. Instead, Ms. Spinella presents the most essential writing elements to help you craft powerful transformational stories that truly hit emotional peaks. No matter where you are in your writing journey, Transformational Screenwriting will help you let down your hair, unbutton your shirt, and take a few risks while elevating your writing and screenplays. Write on!
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