Dawn Foden: Student in Stockport, United Kingdom.

Dawn - I agree. I think story structure is really just a way of understanding and explaining story movements. Syd Field explains it his way; Blake Snyder his way; Robert McKee his way; Chris Soth his way; Linda Seger her way; Christopher Vogler, John Truby, and Michael Hauge their way... I think there are multiple layers of story movements, and therefore, multiple layers of story structure. Acts are overall story movements, sequences are movements within the act (which relates to what you're saying), scenes are movements within the sequence, and beats are movements within the scene... Of course, this is just my way of understanding and explaining it. :)

Greetings, It is of paramount consequentiality that, you have the fundamentals in place before you begin writing your screenplay. That said; I first ensure that I have addressed the “one sheet” before I put pen to paper. As outlined below: 1. Title 2. Genre 3. Tagline 4. Premise 5. Concept 6. Theme / Statement of intent 7. Synopsis 8. Characters Profiles (Biographies): 8.1. Protagonist 8.2. Antagonist 8.3. Antagonistic Forces 8.4. Guide / Mentor 8.5. Supporting 8.6. Function - Narrative & Plot structure: Point of view - Who will tell the story? And do you want to start with Character or with Story? - Target Market Demographic Profile (Fog Index, Language Syntax)? In closing, There are many narrative and plot structures to choose from. One of my recent feature film screenplays’ has a Character-Centered Circular Tale Narrative with a Six Stage Plot Structure. The Six Stage Plot Structure was used in the feature films’ “Erin Brockovich” and “The Gladiator.” Moreover, as a screenwriter you need to appeal to the emotive side of the viewer. Furthermore, to transport them into the world of the protagonist, where he or she i.e. “the viewer” feels that they can relate to the character been depicted. Best regards, Kevin

thank you Jacob wishing you all the success in your career. Look forward to hearing how you get on : )

No worries Dawn! Thanks for accepting! :-)

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Hi, Dawn, same to you and thanks for the connection.

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Thanks Dawn! ;-)

Hi Theresa. Hope you are well .

Hi Beverly thank you for the add hope you are well

My pleasure. Yes I'm well thanks. I hope you are too

Glad to hear yes I am thank you. I'm near the end of my diploma in screenwriting so starting to panic of what to do now to start my writing .. very excited. What are you currently working on

Glad to hear, nice to meet u too David any tips for a beginner screenwriter much appreciated .. tell me about yourself