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Why You’ll Love What You Think You’re Not Into !
When I teach StoryTelling Basics, I use script excerpts to bring the lessons to life. Not interested in scriptwriting? That’s okay—because learning it is like storytelling boot camp. It’s a fast, fun way to sharpen your skills for any format: short stories, novels, plays—you name it !
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If you're mostly self-taught and working on indie short films—handling hair, makeup, props, wardrobe, set design, lighting, and more—the better you understand the script and story, the more creative ideas you'll generate and the more confident you'll feel sharing them with the team.
WHAT SCRIPTWRITING TEACHES YOU:
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Think In Multiple Dimensions -- Not Just Sentences You start imagining your story as a world you can see and hear—filled with sounds, images, and subtle gestures.
Films have time limits and budgets, so scripts force you to build a strong story structure. You learn to craft a clear beginning, middle, and end— and not get lost in your favorite dialogue and imagery.
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Show, Don’t Tell
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Recognize The Fat
Instead of characters explaining everything, you learn to reveal emotions and plot through actions, props, wardrobe, and tone.
