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I also work in development (skamanfu, would love to know who you work for!) and my advce is simple...
... as Skamanfu said, learn the basics of structure. They're pretty simple. 3-acts, inner and outer arcs, etc.
I'm not as crazy about the typical books as mentioned. They tend to make people who try and squeeze their stories into a structure that doesn't fit. You also end up with a whole bunch of average stories that fail to excite (though they tend to win script competitions). That said, I work in European cinema where those set structures are less important.
But once you get the very basic structures my advice is to merely read scripts of films you know, or perhaps great films you've yet to see. There's plenty of online resources for this. It's learning through exposure.
Guys, I have a question... Jan 10, 16:30
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Very nice overview. You ARE a writer! :-) {nm} Jan 10, 19:01
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To "share", not to "post". You can post anytime you want... :) {nm} Jan 10, 19:16
thanks for that write-up...i like "behind the curtain" stuff like this {nm} Jan 10, 19:17
Thank you very much, all of you. Jan 12, 18:53
And I'm sure we have some other writers/directors/producers that could possibly chime in. If I've learned anything it is... Jan 10, 18:48
don't do it Jan 10, 19:07
I also work in development (skamanfu, would love to know who you work for!) and my advce is simple... Jan 11, 04:58
number... in my previous email you can find my email address, so shoot me one and I'll let you know where I work. Jan 11, 14:52
While I do mention STC and Campbell for structure, I only recommend that for when you're outlining a project. Jan 11, 14:57