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Jun 20, 2016
Meet Aaron. He's an Oscar winner, a TV hitmaker, and the writer of some of the smartest dramas ever to hit the screen. And now, he's your instructor.
Meet Aaron. He's an Oscar winner, a TV hitmaker, and the writer of some of the smartest dramas ever to hit the screen. And now, he's your instructor.
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Jun 20, 2016
Every great story is born from intentions and obstacles. Learn how to build the "drive shaft" that will set your script in motion.
Every great story is born from intentions and obstacles. Learn how to build the "drive shaft" that will set your script in motion.
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Jun 20, 2016
How do you know if your idea is good enough to turn into a script? Aaron walks you through the steps every writer should take to test an idea—and decide whether it will work best in TV or film.
How do you know if your idea is good enough to turn into a script? Aaron walks you through the steps every writer should take to test an idea—and decide whether it will work best in TV or film.
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Jun 20, 2016
Aaron shares some of the decisions he made to develop some of his most unforgettable characters—like The Social Network's Mark Zuckerberg and The West Wing's Toby and Leo.
Aaron shares some of the decisions he made to develop some of his most unforgettable characters—like The Social Network's Mark Zuckerberg and The West Wing's Toby and Leo.
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Jun 20, 2016
Your characters don't have to be like you—or even likeable. Drawing on examples from A Few Good Men and Steve Jobs, Aaron explains why he always empathizes with his characters even if he disagrees with them.
Your characters don't have to be like you—or even likeable. Drawing on examples from A Few Good Men and Steve Jobs, Aaron explains why he always empathizes with his characters even if he disagrees with them.
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Jun 20, 2016
Good research is the key to a great script. Bad research is a waste of time. How can you tell the difference? Aaron shares lessons from Malice and The Social Network to help you gather the information you really need.
Good research is the key to a great script. Bad research is a waste of time. How can you tell the difference? Aaron shares lessons from Malice and The Social Network to help you gather the information you really need.
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Jun 20, 2016
You have pages of research—now what? Avoid clunky exposition and learn how to seamlessly weave research into your story.
You have pages of research—now what? Avoid clunky exposition and learn how to seamlessly weave research into your story.
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Jun 20, 2016
Aaron knows that the audience isn't just watching his work. They're participating in it, too. Learn how to write stories that will keep them engaged and entertained.
Aaron knows that the audience isn't just watching his work. They're participating in it, too. Learn how to write stories that will keep them engaged and entertained.
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Jun 20, 2016
The rules of great drama aren't new. Here, Aaron explains how most of them were laid out more than 2,000 years ago by Aristotle in his Poetics, and how to use those lessons to become a diagnostician for your own story ideas.
The rules of great drama aren't new. Here, Aaron explains how most of them were laid out more than 2,000 years ago by Aristotle in his Poetics, and how to use those lessons to become a diagnostician for your own story ideas.
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Jun 20, 2016
Page numbers don't sound exciting, but they're a great tool for tracking the act-structure and pacing of your story.
Page numbers don't sound exciting, but they're a great tool for tracking the act-structure and pacing of your story.
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Jun 20, 2016
Even Aaron gets writer's block. Learn how he gets unstuck and what writing tools he uses to make sure he's ready when inspiration strikes.
Even Aaron gets writer's block. Learn how he gets unstuck and what writing tools he uses to make sure he's ready when inspiration strikes.
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Jun 20, 2016
While workshopping J.J.'s script, Aaron shares his tips on writing action scenes that move as fast on the page as they will on the screen.
While workshopping J.J.'s script, Aaron shares his tips on writing action scenes that move as fast on the page as they will on the screen.
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Jun 20, 2016
The offbeat characters in Jeanie's script are a hit with Aaron, who warns about the dangers of getting feedback from close-minded studio execs. (Warning: explicit content).
The offbeat characters in Jeanie's script are a hit with Aaron, who warns about the dangers of getting feedback from close-minded studio execs. (Warning: explicit content).
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Jun 20, 2016
Discussing Roland's script, Aaron reveals a simple trick that writers can use to justify improbable events in their stories.
Discussing Roland's script, Aaron reveals a simple trick that writers can use to justify improbable events in their stories.
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Jun 20, 2016
Evelyn's TV pilot kicks off a conversation about opening scenes and the importance of showing your audience something they've never seen before.
Evelyn's TV pilot kicks off a conversation about opening scenes and the importance of showing your audience something they've never seen before.
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Jun 20, 2016
After workshopping Corey's script and learning about his background, Aaron discusses the importance of having confidence as a writer, and shares his own origin story, starting with his days as a struggling New York actor.
After workshopping Corey's script and learning about his background, Aaron discusses the importance of having confidence as a writer, and shares his own origin story, starting with his days as a struggling New York actor.
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Jun 20, 2016
A great story is more than just a collection of great scenes. Learn how to give your script momentum from one beat to the next.
A great story is more than just a collection of great scenes. Learn how to give your script momentum from one beat to the next.
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Jun 20, 2016
Your script only has one opening scene. Make it memorable by introducing your theme, grabbing the audience, and setting up your characters' intentions and obstacles.
Your script only has one opening scene. Make it memorable by introducing your theme, grabbing the audience, and setting up your characters' intentions and obstacles.
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Jun 20, 2016
In a study of a scene from Steve Jobs, Aaron explains how high stakes, strong intentions & obstacles, and competing tactics make for an exciting scene to write.
In a study of a scene from Steve Jobs, Aaron explains how high stakes, strong intentions & obstacles, and competing tactics make for an exciting scene to write.
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Jun 20, 2016
Aaron analyzes a classic scene from The West Wing: the scathing confrontation between President Bartlet (Martin Sheen) and Governor Robert Ritchie (James Brolin).
Aaron analyzes a classic scene from The West Wing: the scathing confrontation between President Bartlet (Martin Sheen) and Governor Robert Ritchie (James Brolin).
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Jun 20, 2016
If you want to write Aaron Sorkin-worthy dialogue, learn from the master himself on how to make music with your words and put them to the test by performing your own scenes out loud.
If you want to write Aaron Sorkin-worthy dialogue, learn from the master himself on how to make music with your words and put them to the test by performing your own scenes out loud.
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Jun 20, 2016
Aaron does a deep dive into the musical nuances of dialogue in the Bartlet–Ritchie scene.
Aaron does a deep dive into the musical nuances of dialogue in the Bartlet–Ritchie scene.
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Jun 20, 2016
Rewrites aren't a sign of a bad script; they're a sign of a good writer. Hear how Aaron reworks and strengthens his screenplays during the rewriting process.
Rewrites aren't a sign of a bad script; they're a sign of a good writer. Hear how Aaron reworks and strengthens his screenplays during the rewriting process.
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Jun 20, 2016
Rewrites aren't a sign of a bad script; they're a sign of a good writer. Hear how Aaron reworks and strengthens his screenplays with help from trusted advisors.
Rewrites aren't a sign of a bad script; they're a sign of a good writer. Hear how Aaron reworks and strengthens his screenplays with help from trusted advisors.
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Jun 20, 2016
Aaron creates a virtual writers’ room to “break” part of the Season 5 premiere—an episode he's never seen.
Aaron creates a virtual writers’ room to “break” part of the Season 5 premiere—an episode he's never seen.
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Jun 20, 2016
Aaron discusses what is needed in the teaser of the show and how to reverse engineer a plot.
Aaron discusses what is needed in the teaser of the show and how to reverse engineer a plot.
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Jun 20, 2016
Aaron and the students continue to work together to break episode 501 of The West Wing.
Aaron and the students continue to work together to break episode 501 of The West Wing.
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Jun 20, 2016
How can research drive the plot forward? Aaron and the students discuss the limitations of the 25th Amendment as a plot point.
How can research drive the plot forward? Aaron and the students discuss the limitations of the 25th Amendment as a plot point.
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Jun 20, 2016
Take Aaron's advice: When you have great characters, use them. Learn how to keep your protagonists active.
Take Aaron's advice: When you have great characters, use them. Learn how to keep your protagonists active.
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Jun 20, 2016
Who's got a bad idea? Aaron and the students run through various plot ideas as the writers' room continues.
Who's got a bad idea? Aaron and the students run through various plot ideas as the writers' room continues.
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Jun 20, 2016
As Aaron says, "You don't have to assault the audience with plot." The writers discuss the value of pacing—plus the limits of reality within fiction.
As Aaron says, "You don't have to assault the audience with plot." The writers discuss the value of pacing—plus the limits of reality within fiction.
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Jun 20, 2016
Aaron and the students wrap up the virtual writers' room and discuss lessons learned.
Aaron and the students wrap up the virtual writers' room and discuss lessons learned.
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Jun 20, 2016
You've got a screenplay—now it's time to pitch. Learn what questions Hollywood's decision makers will ask you during a pitch and how to effectively answer them.
You've got a screenplay—now it's time to pitch. Learn what questions Hollywood's decision makers will ask you during a pitch and how to effectively answer them.
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Jun 20, 2016
Aaron turns the tables on his writers and pitches them his idea for a brand-new TV series called Mission to Mars.
Aaron turns the tables on his writers and pitches them his idea for a brand-new TV series called Mission to Mars.
Udgivelsesdato
Jun 20, 2016
In the final lesson, Aaron offers his parting wisdom and leaves you with one more assignment that will last the rest of your life.
In the final lesson, Aaron offers his parting wisdom and leaves you with one more assignment that will last the rest of your life.
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