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“The 15-Minute Movie Method” focuses on story structure to help you plan your story before you start writing.
“Writing Scenes for Screenplays” focuses more on the details for writing scenes in a screenplay after you’ve already defined your overall story.
Writing a screenplay isn’t easy. However, professional screenwriters know one trick. The best screenplays aren’t those with the most creative idea, the most action, or the most suspense. The best screenplays are those that create the maximum amount of emotional impact on the audience.
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The “Pursue a Great Cause” Emotional Logline
The “Pursue a great cause” emotional logline often appears in true stories since it requires the belief that someone would actually care about something bigger...
September 5, 2025
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The “Survive” Emotional Logline
The “Survive” emotional logline is the most basic emotion because everyone wants to live. Survival can directly threaten the hero’s life or can be more...
September 1, 2025
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The “Find Love” Emotional Logline
One common emotional goal is the “Find love” emotional logline where the hero searches for true love. Everyone can understand the desire to find true...
August 28, 2025
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