What's the Deal with Screenplay Structure?
If you're writing a screenplay (like any other script) it will need to have an underlining structure to it which means outlining and planning, not rushing in without an endgame in sight. To help us along the way there are some structural guidelines and practices to take into account. The Three-act structure is widely taught in screenwriting books and courses for beginners. However, John Truby has a different view and outlines in detail and length "Why 3-Acts Will Kill Your Writing." The fundamental problem is that the structure isn't at all about character. How are we supposed to structure character growth? Here is where a number of useful and insightful character development structure guidelines come into play. For instance, John Truby has his 22 Steps in The Anatomy of Story - Joseph Campbell developed The Hero's Journey - others have their own ways, steps and points but will require some research and experimentation to see which one...