Tag: screenwriting classes

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: How To Pitch A Work For Hire Project

This week, Jacob Krueger discusses Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and one of the most important skills a screenwriter needs: the ability to develop a distinctive take on historical material or a pitch for a work-for-hire project that makes your approach to a story unique from any other writer.

Produce Your Script: An Interview with Indie Producer and Filmmaker Ramfis Myrthil

In this podcast, indie producer and filmmaker Ramfis Myrthil joins Jacob Krueger for a conversation on the business of self-producing: how to properly pitch your project, master the art of following up, attract financial backing and create the right team to make your movie a success.

Game of Thrones Episode 5: Three Levels of Structure

This week, Jacob Krueger analyzes Episode 5 and discusses how the three levels of structure – plot, emotion, and theme – need to tie together to create a powerful journey for both your characters and your audience.

Game of Thrones Episode 1: Save the Best For First

Jacob Krueger compares and contrasts two Game of Thrones pilots: Season 8, Episode 1 and Season 1, Episode 1, to show you the elements of a successful pilot, and how, as a writer, you can benefit from “saving the best for first.”

The Power of the First and Last Image

[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] The Power of the First and Last Image  By Jacob Krueger [/spb_text_block] [divider type=”thin” text=”Go to top” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Does a chain email hold the secret to your script? A friend of mine recently sent me a chain email.  Normally, I […]

Rule #6: You Need To Make Writing a Full Time Job

[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Rule #6: You Need To Make Writing a Full Time Job  By Jacob Krueger [/spb_text_block] [divider type=”thin” text=”Go to top” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Rule #6: You Need To Make Writing a Full Time Job Check out 100 Rules And How To Break Them for […]

Should You Write An Ensemble Piece?

[spb_video link=”https://youtu.be/MrO9jp9vwbA” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [blank_spacer height=”30px” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Should You Write An Ensemble Piece?  [/spb_text_block] [divider type=”thin” text=”Go to top” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] What do most of Robert Altman’s films, and screenplays like Crash and The Tree of Life […]

The Inciting Incident

[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] The Inciting Incident By Jacob Krueger [/spb_text_block] [divider type=”thin” text=”Go to top” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Rule #4 THE INCITING INCIDENT Check out 100 Rules And How To Break Them for more tips. This installment of the 100 Rules series grows directly out […]

What if Someone Steals Your Idea?

[spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] What if Someone Steals Your Idea? By Jacob Krueger [/spb_text_block] [divider type=”thin” text=”Go to top” full_width=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block pb_margin_bottom=”no” pb_border_bottom=”no” width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Rule #3: Be Careful Who You Pitch To Check out 100 Rules And How To Break Them for more tips. It’s a constant fear among […]