Story Structure Made Easy: A Screenwriter’s Guide to the Six Essential Movie Plot Points and Where to Find Them in 25 Favorite Movies

The secret to writing better screenplays, faster. Learn to use the simple framework of great movies to make your unique story leap off the page. From the author of The Screenplay Outline Workbook, this concise-but-powerful guide demystifies 3-act structure and equips writers with an essential tool for crafting powerful stories. Screenplay consultant and screenwriting teacher Naomi Beaty has spent over a decade helping countless writers turn their movie ideas into great screenplays, and in Story Structure Made Easy she distills key lessons into concrete guidance you can apply to your writing immediately. With analysis of 25 popular movies covering a variety of genres, story types, and styles, this time-saving handbook breaks down the art and science of story structure into a film-by-film masterclass. Inside, you'll discover: Easy-to-understand explanations of the crucial plot beats that you can dip into whenever you need guidance, so you can always get unstuck. 25 real-world loglines that show you how to craft a compelling one-sentence pitch. Practical examples from a wide range of movie genres and styles, presented in two different ways, to give you fresh inspiration. A goldmine of insights that will help you create a story spine that's built to last. Story Structure Made Easy is your pocket guide for crafting stories like the pros. Armed with this clear and concise insider knowledge, you'll be ready – and excited – to get your movie idea onto the page. Turn structure into your superpower. Get Story Structure Made Easy today!