Introduce Yourself : New to Stage32! by Jodi Burnett

Pick your favorite movie - find the script for it online and read it. Learning the format is extremely important.

The Screenwriters Bible and Save The Cat are two very good resources. Robert also makes a great suggestion. Welcome to the community!

Thanks! Great suggestions!

Jodi Burnett cheers and welcome! Your Profile page here on Stage 32 can be a wonderful portfolio as you build your network!

Jodi Burnett your Profile can be anything from a list of links and project summaries to novels, screenplays, titles and ratings,

loglines, synopses and even uploading entire screenplay PDFs for community to look at.

I have a thriller novel and three feature screenplays, Profile info and scripts on my page if you would like to look at it as a sample page.

Also you may enjoy checking out THE WRITERS' ROOM here on Stage 32!

Yes. You should check out The Mini Movie Method by Chris Soth. I believe it is only available via e-book, but I found it extremely helpful for story structure. What I like most is he gives actionable advice that you can actually use, instead of simply philosophizing what stories are.

I highly recommend a book called 'Save the Cat' by Blake Snyder. It really helped me understand structure, beats, the rules and what to do and avoid. Good luck!

Welcome Jodi, I am sure you will find a lot of great information in this talented community!

Welcome, Jodi Burnett. The Stage 32 blogs are a great place to start. Also https://gointothestory.blcklst.com.

Hi Jodi! MasterClass app has some really good learn at your own pace classes.

Welcome, Jodi.