Avatar: The Way of Water VS. Avatar – Spectacle and Structure
Jake analyzes the structure of both Avatar screenplays and shows you the how to harness the power of spectacle in your own writing.
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New Year’s Resolutions For Writers That Actually Work
Learn why most New Year’s Resolutions fail, and how to set Resolutions for your writing that actually work, by understanding the dance between the conscious and subconscious parts of writer’s mind.
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Pitch Festivus!
Jake and JKS faculty members Steven Bagatourian, Keatyn Lee, Ron McCants, Karin Partin Wells, and Jonathan Redding blow the lid off of pitching in our annual 3-hour pitching extravaganza.
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Is Your Pitch Working?
Jake explodes the myths about pitching, helps you understand the real purpose of a pitch and how to make your pitch most effective.
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The Shed
Getting back to writing after you’ve stopped for awhile can be like entering a creepy shed covered with cobwebs. Here’s how you can overcome procrastination and writer’s block to make it safe to write again.
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Every Genre Is Like a Musical
Discover how understanding the format of a musical can allow you to master the two most vital elements of any genre.
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Pulp Fiction: A Simple Trick For Shaping Your Audience’s Expectations
Learn how to use The Audience Draft to surprise both your audience and your characters as you build the structure of your screenplay.
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Structure is a Puzzle
This simple metaphor can help you find your screenplay’s structure intuitively.
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Homeland: Getting Staffed on a TV Show with Jonathan Redding
Learn about getting staffed on a TV show and the experience of working in the writer’s room on Homeland from our newest faculty member, Jonathan Redding.