How to Write A Screenplay – 20 Lessons from Star Trek
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How to Write A Screenplay – 20 Lessons from Star Trek
LESSON #1 – Intrigue!
A movie must deliver a lot – people want the drama, the thrill of the ride, the love interest, the mystery to solve, and some comedy thrown in to boot! That’s a tall order to fill! But if your script can seamlessly integrate all of the above you’ve got a hit on your hands!
Now the romance doesn’t have to be full blown just indicated as an attraction between two people. Star Trek did an excellent job of this between Spock and Uhura.
LESSON #2 – Characters Who We Care About
They brought to life characters!
What makes a character worth watching?
1. They are consistent – they consistently have the same reactions.
2. The way the characters interact with each other is what makes us want to watch.
One way to create a
