Structure of a Script

Ever find yourself struggling to keep your story tight and engaging from start to finish?

The three-act structure is a tried-and-true blueprint that helps guide your narrative and ensures your screenplay holds the audience’s attention. In this part of the course, we’ll break down how to build a strong narrative arc, from the exposition to the inciting incident, the climax, and the resolution. You’ll learn how to escalate conflict and keep tension high, while integrating subplots that add depth to your main story. We’ll also dive into creating character arcs that align with the structure of your plot, and how to pace your screenplay to keep the audience hooked. Plus, we’ll cover the balance of action, dialogue, and exposition—so your storytelling hits just the right note. By the end, you’ll have the tools to show and tell through visual elements that make your script come alive.

This is class is for:

• Aspiring screenwriters looking to break into film or TV writing
• Creative writers who want to expand their skills into screenwriting
• Beginners eager to learn the basics of writing for the screen
• Writers with some experience who want to refine their craft and techniques
• Authors looking to adapt their novels or stories into screenplays