The ProSeries Rewrite Process
21 STEPS TO A PROFESSIONAL REWRITE F INAL TELECONFERENCE OF THE P RO S ERIES - 2014
PROSERIES:
6-month Online Screenwriting Class.
PROSERIES ALUMNI: Active network of professional level writers working together and making deals. BUZZ PAGE:
List of over 250 deals made by the ProSeries Alumni.
The ProSeries Rewrite Process http://www.screenwritingu.com/classes/proseries-professional-screenwriting-program Copyright 2007, 2012 Hal Croasmun. All rights reserved
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THE PROSERIES REWRITE PROCESS - 2012 6.
PURPOSE OF REWRITE 5.
SURFACE
1. _____________ 7.
4.
2. _____________ 3.
2.
3. _____________
1.
KEY: PUT THE ______________________________ BENEATH THE SUR FACE. DEFINITIONS FOR REWRITING
Editing _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
Rewriting______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
CONTINUE TO BE _____________________ AS YOU REWRITE AND YOUR SCRIPT WILL BE AMAZING IN THE END.
The ProSeries Rewrite Process http://www.screenwritingu.com/classes/proseries-professional-screenwriting-program Copyright 2007, 2012 Hal Croasmun. All rights reserved
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THE REWRITE STEPS IMPORTANT KEY: START WITH THE LARGE CHUNKS AND WORK DOWN TO THE SMALLER ONES.
LEVEL 1: MAKE SURE THE STORY WORKS. 1. Get clear on your _____________________________________. Opening Inciting Incident Act 1 turning point Mid point Act 2 turning point Crisis Climax Resolution Final page
2. Present your audience/reader with an unforgettable __________________________.
KEY ingredient: What is the ________________________?
3. Write it in ______________________ until you are completely inspired. VERSION 1: ___________________ ______________________________________. VERSION 2: ___________________ ______________________________________.
4. Make sure the outline is the _________________________________________________________.
KEY: Use the ___________________ and ____________________ to keep the story on track.
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5. Are there any __________________________________ that need to be solved? KEY: Solve them on __________________________ , not __________________________.
6. List out the _____________________________________. Do they either ___________________ or __________________ the plot? If they don't, cut them.
LEVEL 2: ELEVATE YOUR CHARACTERS
7. Make sure your ______________________________ are perfect.
KEY: ______________________________________ equal compelling characters.
CHARACTER PROFILE A _________________ B _________________ C _________________
8. Make sure your lead characters are _____________________ in some significant way.
KEY: Three familiar traits and one _____________________________.
D _________________ E _________________
9. Check each of your main characters to make sure they have ____________________.
KEY: Give them something they are ______________________ that is _________________________ to the story.
The ProSeries Rewrite Process http://www.screenwritingu.com/classes/proseries-professional-screenwriting-program Copyright 2007, 2012 Hal Croasmun. All rights reserved
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10. Improve one _____________________________________ at a time. Protagonist and ___antagonist______ Protagonist and ___love interest_____ Protagonist and ___supporting characters__ Antagonist and ____love interest_______ Antagonist and ____supporting characters__
11. Character relationships that work: A. Are there ___________________________ to build rapport? B. Are there ____________________________ that causes conflict? C. Do they have __________________________________ that increase the subtext and conflict? 12. Character journeys we care about.
What is their ____________________________________________?
Compare _________________________ to _________________________.
___________________________ cause some change for lead characters.
13. Introduce lead characters ________________________.
LEAD CHARACTER INTRODUCTIONS 1 ___________________________
Advertisement __________________________________________
2 ___________________________ 3 ___________________________
14. How do your main characters _________________ ?
4 ___________________________
- Do they need to be _______________________ more powerfully?
The ProSeries Rewrite Process http://www.screenwritingu.com/classes/proseries-professional-screenwriting-program Copyright 2007, 2012 Hal Croasmun. All rights reserved
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LEVEL 3: CREATE CHALLENGING SITUATIONS
15. How can my situation ___________________________________ my lead characters?
Situation = __________________________________________________________________
Every scene is another opportunity to ____________________________________________.
16. Write through __________________________________________.
Look at every scene and ask, “Does this situation ______________________________________?”
LEVEL 4: ACTION WITH MEANING
17. Two Types of Action A. __________________________________ Action =
B. __________________________________ Action =
THE PROCESS 1.
What is the ___________________________________?
2. How can I deliver that ____________________________________________?
The ProSeries Rewrite Process http://www.screenwritingu.com/classes/proseries-professional-screenwriting-program Copyright 2007, 2012 Hal Croasmun. All rights reserved
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LEVEL 5: ENTERTAINING DIALOGUE 18. Dialogue is NOT about ________________________________________. Dialogue Accomplishes: A. ____________________________________ B. ____________________________________ C. ____________________________________ D. ____________________________________
19. Unique Character Dialogue A . Isolate ____________________________________ of character A.
B. Rewrite as you think through _______________________________ ONLY.
C. One character per _______________________________. LEVEL 6: WORDSMITHING THAT SELLS 20. Basic wordsmithing = grammar, spelling, formatting, word choice, etc. Success = _________________________________ 1. __________________________________________________ 2.___________________________ _______________________ 21. Creating memorable lines that sell your script. A. __________________________________________________ B. ___________________________________________________ C. ___________________________________________________
The ProSeries Rewrite Process http://www.screenwritingu.com/classes/proseries-professional-screenwriting-program Copyright 2007, 2012 Hal Croasmun. All rights reserved
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Over 250 ProSeries Writers have sold scripts, done writing assignments, or landed representation. In the ProSeries, you will:
P RO S ERIES 4 Stages - 10 Classes
300 Professional Skills
Write the best script of your life, so far,
STAGE ONE: CREATE THE FOUNDATION OF A MARKETABLE SCREENPLAY.
Learn 300 high-level screenwriting techniques,
1. Create a Marketable Concept in
Combine writing with business so your script fits producer’s needs,
Build the habit of writing and improving everyday,
Improve your writing by 200% or more,
And receive an invitation to the ProSeries Alumni.
ProSeries Alumni
the High Concept class. 2. Plotting and Outlining an amazing story. 3. Create Characters for A-list Actors.
STAGE TWO: MAKE THE SCRIPT A PAGE-TURNER 4. Write Fascinating Scenes.
Instant network of high-level writers who are active in the business,
Great feeback source,
Special events for ProSeries Alumni where we meet with agents, managers and producers face-to-face,
ScreenwritingU promoting your successes to the industry.
5. Create Anticipation, Expectation, and Compelling Description. Turn your script into a PageTurner.
STAGE THREE: ELEVATE YOUR WRITING TO A PROFESSIONAL LEVEL. 6. Revealing Subtext Class.
Regular price $1100
7. Advanced Dialogue.
Teleconference special $________________.
8. Make your First Ten Pages Shine. 9. Write a Great Ending.
Rated #1 By:
STAGE FOUR: GET YOURSELF AND YOUR SCRIPT READY FOR THE MARKET. 10. Create a Complete Marketing Campaign for your script.
The ProSeries Rewrite Process http://www.screenwritingu.com/classes/proseries-professional-screenwriting-program Copyright 2007, 2012 Hal Croasmun. All rights reserved
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PROSERIES:
6-month Online Screenwriting Class.
PROSERIES ALUMNI: Active network of professional level writers working together and making deals. BUZZ PAGE:
List of over 250 deals made by the ProSeries Alumni.
The ProSeries Rewrite Process http://www.screenwritingu.com/classes/proseries-professional-screenwriting-program Copyright 2007, 2012 Hal Croasmun. All rights reserved
1
THE PROSERIES REWRITE PROCESS - 2012 6.
PURPOSE OF REWRITE 5.
SURFACE
1. _____________ 7.
4.
2. _____________ 3.
2.
3. _____________
1.
KEY: PUT THE ______________________________ BENEATH THE SUR FACE. DEFINITIONS FOR REWRITING
Editing _____________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
Rewriting______________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
CONTINUE TO BE _____________________ AS YOU REWRITE AND YOUR SCRIPT WILL BE AMAZING IN THE END.
The ProSeries Rewrite Process http://www.screenwritingu.com/classes/proseries-professional-screenwriting-program Copyright 2007, 2012 Hal Croasmun. All rights reserved
2
THE REWRITE STEPS IMPORTANT KEY: START WITH THE LARGE CHUNKS AND WORK DOWN TO THE SMALLER ONES.
LEVEL 1: MAKE SURE THE STORY WORKS. 1. Get clear on your _____________________________________. Opening Inciting Incident Act 1 turning point Mid point Act 2 turning point Crisis Climax Resolution Final page
2. Present your audience/reader with an unforgettable __________________________.
KEY ingredient: What is the ________________________?
3. Write it in ______________________ until you are completely inspired. VERSION 1: ___________________ ______________________________________. VERSION 2: ___________________ ______________________________________.
4. Make sure the outline is the _________________________________________________________.
KEY: Use the ___________________ and ____________________ to keep the story on track.
The ProSeries Rewrite Process http://www.screenwritingu.com/classes/proseries-professional-screenwriting-program Copyright 2007, 2012 Hal Croasmun. All rights reserved
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5. Are there any __________________________________ that need to be solved? KEY: Solve them on __________________________ , not __________________________.
6. List out the _____________________________________. Do they either ___________________ or __________________ the plot? If they don't, cut them.
LEVEL 2: ELEVATE YOUR CHARACTERS
7. Make sure your ______________________________ are perfect.
KEY: ______________________________________ equal compelling characters.
CHARACTER PROFILE A _________________ B _________________ C _________________
8. Make sure your lead characters are _____________________ in some significant way.
KEY: Three familiar traits and one _____________________________.
D _________________ E _________________
9. Check each of your main characters to make sure they have ____________________.
KEY: Give them something they are ______________________ that is _________________________ to the story.
The ProSeries Rewrite Process http://www.screenwritingu.com/classes/proseries-professional-screenwriting-program Copyright 2007, 2012 Hal Croasmun. All rights reserved
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10. Improve one _____________________________________ at a time. Protagonist and ___antagonist______ Protagonist and ___love interest_____ Protagonist and ___supporting characters__ Antagonist and ____love interest_______ Antagonist and ____supporting characters__
11. Character relationships that work: A. Are there ___________________________ to build rapport? B. Are there ____________________________ that causes conflict? C. Do they have __________________________________ that increase the subtext and conflict? 12. Character journeys we care about.
What is their ____________________________________________?
Compare _________________________ to _________________________.
___________________________ cause some change for lead characters.
13. Introduce lead characters ________________________.
LEAD CHARACTER INTRODUCTIONS 1 ___________________________
Advertisement __________________________________________
2 ___________________________ 3 ___________________________
14. How do your main characters _________________ ?
4 ___________________________
- Do they need to be _______________________ more powerfully?
The ProSeries Rewrite Process http://www.screenwritingu.com/classes/proseries-professional-screenwriting-program Copyright 2007, 2012 Hal Croasmun. All rights reserved
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LEVEL 3: CREATE CHALLENGING SITUATIONS
15. How can my situation ___________________________________ my lead characters?
Situation = __________________________________________________________________
Every scene is another opportunity to ____________________________________________.
16. Write through __________________________________________.
Look at every scene and ask, “Does this situation ______________________________________?”
LEVEL 4: ACTION WITH MEANING
17. Two Types of Action A. __________________________________ Action =
B. __________________________________ Action =
THE PROCESS 1.
What is the ___________________________________?
2. How can I deliver that ____________________________________________?
The ProSeries Rewrite Process http://www.screenwritingu.com/classes/proseries-professional-screenwriting-program Copyright 2007, 2012 Hal Croasmun. All rights reserved
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LEVEL 5: ENTERTAINING DIALOGUE 18. Dialogue is NOT about ________________________________________. Dialogue Accomplishes: A. ____________________________________ B. ____________________________________ C. ____________________________________ D. ____________________________________
19. Unique Character Dialogue A . Isolate ____________________________________ of character A.
B. Rewrite as you think through _______________________________ ONLY.
C. One character per _______________________________. LEVEL 6: WORDSMITHING THAT SELLS 20. Basic wordsmithing = grammar, spelling, formatting, word choice, etc. Success = _________________________________ 1. __________________________________________________ 2.___________________________ _______________________ 21. Creating memorable lines that sell your script. A. __________________________________________________ B. ___________________________________________________ C. ___________________________________________________
The ProSeries Rewrite Process http://www.screenwritingu.com/classes/proseries-professional-screenwriting-program Copyright 2007, 2012 Hal Croasmun. All rights reserved
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Over 250 ProSeries Writers have sold scripts, done writing assignments, or landed representation. In the ProSeries, you will:
P RO S ERIES 4 Stages - 10 Classes
300 Professional Skills
Write the best script of your life, so far,
STAGE ONE: CREATE THE FOUNDATION OF A MARKETABLE SCREENPLAY.
Learn 300 high-level screenwriting techniques,
1. Create a Marketable Concept in
Combine writing with business so your script fits producer’s needs,
Build the habit of writing and improving everyday,
Improve your writing by 200% or more,
And receive an invitation to the ProSeries Alumni.
ProSeries Alumni
the High Concept class. 2. Plotting and Outlining an amazing story. 3. Create Characters for A-list Actors.
STAGE TWO: MAKE THE SCRIPT A PAGE-TURNER 4. Write Fascinating Scenes.
Instant network of high-level writers who are active in the business,
Great feeback source,
Special events for ProSeries Alumni where we meet with agents, managers and producers face-to-face,
ScreenwritingU promoting your successes to the industry.
5. Create Anticipation, Expectation, and Compelling Description. Turn your script into a PageTurner.
STAGE THREE: ELEVATE YOUR WRITING TO A PROFESSIONAL LEVEL. 6. Revealing Subtext Class.
Regular price $1100
7. Advanced Dialogue.
Teleconference special $________________.
8. Make your First Ten Pages Shine. 9. Write a Great Ending.
Rated #1 By:
STAGE FOUR: GET YOURSELF AND YOUR SCRIPT READY FOR THE MARKET. 10. Create a Complete Marketing Campaign for your script.
The ProSeries Rewrite Process http://www.screenwritingu.com/classes/proseries-professional-screenwriting-program Copyright 2007, 2012 Hal Croasmun. All rights reserved
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