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Exploring the Essential Features of “ Aaron Sorkin – Teaches Screenwriting – Masterclass “
Aaron Sorkin’s MasterClass: Screenwriting
01. Introduction Meet Aaron. He’s an Oscar winner, a TV hitmaker, and the writer of some of the smartest dramas ever to hit the screen. Now, he’s your instructor.
02. Intention & Obstacle Learn how to build the drive shaft that sets your screenplay in motion by exploring the birth of every great story through intentions and obstacles.
03. Story Ideas Aaron guides you through the steps to test your idea’s potential and decide whether it suits TV or film.
04. Developing Characters Part 1 Discover the decisions behind Aaron’s unforgettable characters, like Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network and Toby/Leo in The West Wing.
05. Developing Characters Part 2 Characters don’t have to be likable or like you. Aaron explains why empathy, even with disagreeable characters, is crucial using examples from A Few Good Men and Steve Jobs.
06. Research Differentiate between good and bad research. Aaron shares lessons from Malice and The Social Network to guide you in gathering essential information.
07. Incorporating Research Learn to seamlessly weave research into your story, avoiding clunky exposition.
08. The Audience Understand that the audience isn’t just watching; they’re participating. Learn to engage and entertain them effectively.
09. Rules of Story Aaron delves into the timeless rules of great drama laid out by Aristotle over 2,000 years ago in his Poetics.
10. Film Story Arc Explore the significance of page numbers in tracking act-structure and pacing in your story.
11. Writing Habits Even Aaron faces writer’s block. Discover how he overcomes it and the tools he uses to be ready when inspiration strikes.
12. Group Workshop: Untitled by JJ Braider Aaron shares tips on writing action scenes while workshopping JJ’s screenplay.
13. Group Workshop: E is for Edie by Jeanie Bergen Explore the importance of open-mindedness in receiving feedback as Aaron analyzes Jeanie’s offbeat characters.
14. Group Workshop: Chronic by Roland Zaleski Discover a simple trick to justify improbable events in your story as Aaron discusses Roland’s screenplay.
15. Group Workshop: The Merc by Evelyn Yves Initiate a conversation about opening scenes and the importance of showing the audience something new.
16. Group Workshop: From Here to Alli by Corey Wright After workshopping Corey’s screenplay, Aaron discusses the significance of confidence in a writer and shares his own origin story.
17. Writing Scenes Part 1 Learn how to give your screenplay momentum from one beat to the next.
18. Writing Scenes Part 2 Craft a memorable opening scene that introduces your theme, captivates the audience, and establishes characters’ intentions and obstacles.
19. Scene Case Study: Steve Jobs Explore the exciting elements of scene writing using high stakes, strong intentions & obstacles, and competing tactics from Steve Jobs.
20. Scene Case Study: The West Wing Analyze a classic scene from The West Wing, the scathing confrontation between President Bartlet and Governor Robert Ritchie.
21. Writing Captivating Dialogue Learn to make music with your words and put them to the test by performing scenes out loud.
22. Dialogue Case Study: The West Wing Aaron dives deep into the musical nuances of dialogue in the Bartlet-Ritchie scene.
23. Rewrites: First Draft Discover how rewrites signify a good writer and how Aaron strengthens his screenplays during the rewriting process.
24. Rewrites: Notes Explore how Aaron reworks and strengthens his screenplays with help from trusted advisors during the rewriting process.
25-32. The West Wing Writers Room Parts 1-8 Join a virtual writers room as Aaron breaks down Season 5 premiere, offering insights into plot development, research-driven storytelling, and character dynamics.
33. Group Workshop: Pitch Session Prepare for pitching your screenplay by understanding the questions Hollywood decision-makers will ask and how to answer them effectively.
34. Group Workshop: Aaron Pitches Mission to Mars Experience Aaron turning the tables and pitching his idea for a new TV series, Mission to Mars.
35. Closing Thoughts In the final lesson, Aaron imparts his parting wisdom and leaves you with an assignment that will last a lifetime.
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