David Manet – Teaches Dramatic Writing Masterclass
English | Size: 1.98 GB
Category: Tutorial
01
Introduction
David outlines what he’ll cover in this class, and the best mindset you can have to learn how to write great drama.
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Purpose of Drama
Trying to understand drama? Look no further than everyday life. David teaches you how to recognize drama at its best-when it seeks to simply entertain, not teach.
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Purpose of Drama (Cont’d)
Learn how drama functions as a form of myth, the ways in which it enlightens the complexities of humanity, and how it provides us with an outlet for expressing the issues that preoccupy us.
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Dramatic Rules
As a dramatist, your job is to tell a story. David teaches you how to keep your story simple by using Aristotle’s Poetics as a guide. Learn how to keep your hero’s journey at the heart of your narrative.
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Dramatic Rules (Cont’d)
Start at the beginning of your story and don’t stop until you reach the end. Throw away anything that isn’t plot. David teaches you what to cut from your script and how to master the rules of writing.
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Story Ideas
David teaches you how to harness your fantasies and life experiences for drama. Look for drama in places where you’d least expect it and discover the inspiration behind several of his plays.
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Character
David teaches you what character really is-action. Learn how to create objectives for your characters and avoid the erroneous techniques commonly taught.
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Plot
Plot is paramount. Become familiar with the essential ingredients of a plot like the precipitating event and the second-act problem. Learn how to find the plot hiding behind your scenes.
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Structuring the Plot
David shares with you the methods he uses to structure a plot and teaches you how to connect plot points.
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Structuring the Plot (Cont’d)
Learn the ins and outs of the structure of a three-act play and how to achieve cohesion across acts.
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Case Study: Structuring the Plot – American Buffalo
David discusses the history of American Buffalo and delves into its plot, teaching you the symbolism of the eponymous coin and how the narrative speaks to viewers on a deeply human level.
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Case Study: Structuring the Plot – Glengarry Glen Ross
David shares the inspiration behind Glengarry Glen Ross and discusses the differences between drama and tragedy.
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Dialogue
Learn how David developed his style for writing dialogue, famously known as “Mamet-speak,” and where to draw inspiration when trying to write great dialogue.
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Dialogue (Cont’d)
David talks about what informs and motivates dialogue, and how to achieve a musicality and rhythm in your character’s speech pattern.
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Narration & Exposition
Writing drama is not the same as conveying information. A dramatist’s job is to entertain, not bore, the audience. Learn how to recognize unnecessary narration and exposition and how to let the audience help you cut it out.
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Scenes
Every scene must contain three things. Learn what those are and how to recognize and remove scenes that are unnecessary to your script.
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Writing Process
David discusses how he begins writing, the environment in which he likes to write, how he deals with writer’s block, and how he looks to Hemmingway for inspiration on how to begin writing.
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