For many years, Studio readers have held to one dialogue test -- "Cover the
names and you should be able to tell which character said what."
If you
can deliver unique dialogue for each character, you'll be perceived to be a
very special writer.
In this video, you'll learn a simple, but extremely effective method for
making sure each of your characters has their own voice.
Too many writers stop marketing their script because they have ran out of options. In this video, you'll learn how to create a complete campaign that will include many strategies and tactics.
Then, you'll move into the market with a precise plan and a series of actions that will increase the chance you'll make a sale...while guaranteeing that you also build an even stronger network for your next script.
A-list actors crave great subtext in the characters they play. Rather than hoping that the subtext will emerge, you can use these simple techniques to discover your character's natural subtext and instantly give all of your lead characters more depth.
Three simple steps make it easy to build in subtext that comes from the essence of your character. Once you've completed this process, every page of your script will be more compelling and just as important, it will attract actors to the roles you've created.
Think about some of the great lines -- "Frankly my dear, I don't give a
damn." "I'll make him an offer he can't refuse." "You had me at
hello." It is very possible to write memorable lines just like
these...if you know how.
In this video, you'll learn how to spot potential memorable moments and
write the lines that have audiences say "I'll be back."
A simple and powerful strategy for discovering the right producers for your script and for gathering a targeted list of 50 - 100 producers who are interested in stories similar to yours.
You'll see Hal create a list of 210 producers in less than 15 minutes and get complete instructions on how to do this process with every script you write from now on.
First impressions are important. But the first impressions of your
character may be the thing that causes an A-list actor to sign onto your
movie. In fact, your lead character's introduction should be an "A-list
actor wanted" advertisement.
In this video, you'll learn the three components to a great character
introduction. You'll learn five different places to look for the "right
thing to say" about your character and how to set up a character so people
are excited about meeting them. And you'll see me use the process to
create high-quality character introductions.
For those who become great at writing comedy in screenplays, there's a
special place in Hollywood. As the saying goes, "Funny is money." In this
3-part video, you'll learn the key to comedy and 10 formats for creating
punchlines. You'll watch Hal write punchlines for a scene and listen as he
does the process out loud.
Want to double the quality of your scenes? Want to deliver depth,
entertainment, and meaning in every scene? This one skill will accomplish
that and more. Meaningful action gives "talking heads" scenes life by
adding action that expresses the most important meaning of the scene.
In this four video set, you'll learn the process, see it applied to two
scenes and watch Hal write the second scene in order to give you the
thinking process behind this valuable skill.
This 3 video series teaches and demonstrates how to create a great characters profile.
A character profile should be precise and effective. It should make it easy for you to write unique dialogue and actions for that character. In short, it should empower you to create the most compelling characters for your current script. Learn how to create profiles that get to the heart of your character.
Subtext Layers can intimidate even a seasoned writer. This is a simple four step process to add layers of deeper meaning to your script.
You'll see a scene transformed from a flat on-the-nose scene to a fascinating series of events.
Writer's block is an unnecessary condition that you'll never have to face again. In this video, Hal shows the cause of writer's block and seven solutions. You'll learn how to cure writer's block if you have it and even more important, how to keep writer's block from coming back.
The moment you're done with this video, you'll be able to write freely.
When producers say a story doesn't work, it can often be solved
with a simple strategy that you can do in less than an hour. Most
writers have never put their script through this simple test that will
instantly show up flaws -- and help you solve the problems.
In Part 1 of this series, you'll learn an easy diagnostic tool that
will help you check your structure and overall story. You'll see
Hal analyze a story and create two alternative structures -- all in
about 15 minutes. Once you learn this, your stories will work.
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