General Screenplay Plot Structure

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SarcasmSpirit

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Posted
March 31, 2009 - 19:57

General Screenplay Plot Structure

After having a moment of panic over plot structure for a screenplay, I rummaged around a bit.

Who knows if this is any good or what, but I figure it'll be sufficient to give me a general idea of where I need to be and when. Of course, we all know that rules are made to be broken. so have at it.

Just thought I'd share in case anyone else briefly lost their mind like I did.

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blackwood

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Posted
March 31, 2009 - 21:28

RE: General Screenplay Plot Structure

I've compiled a list of the basic 'beats' in a "standard" screenplay. Most of it is taken from other sources from the web and books, but it's also based on the lessons I learned from last years Frenzy.

http://blackwood.dk/w/2008/05/01/story-trick-3-the-basic-beats/

I hope you find it useful.

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treepeters

Posted
April 1, 2009 - 05:25

RE: General Screenplay Plot Structure

That is very generous of you and exactly what I needed. Thanks!

johnt55

Posted
August 14, 2009 - 15:02

RE: General Screenplay Plot Structure

Here's something that might help with structure and story in general:

http://www.easy-budget.com//articles/articles.asp?article=screenplay