{"product_id":"levenger-master-class-how-to-write-a-screenplay-circa-workbook","title":"Levenger Master Class How to Write a Screenplay Circa Workbook","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEvery film buff has had the notion—“Hey, I could write a movie…” Two Hollywood creatives show you how the pros do it, and pull back the curtain on how executives develop them. In \u003cem\u003eHow to Write a Screenplay\u003c\/em\u003e, Joshua L. Ritter and Joe Salwen present a step-by-step workbook and guide that takes aspiring and established storytellers from ideation to a complete blueprint of a feature film. The workbook’s 12 tabbed sections are packed with tips, inside information and interactive exercises that help you put it down on paper and equip you with the tools to write and refine your idea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYou’ll start by identifying what inspires and ignites you—and how it will fuel the story you want to tell. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThen you’ll define your protagonist, antagonist and supporting characters. Build the world of your film in Act I, create a beat-by-beat story structure of Act II, and learn the secret elements of a compelling Act III.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIncluded are deep dives on writing dialogue, drafting scenes and storyboarding, and outlining your story points using \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Write a Screenplay Cards\" href=\"https:\/\/www.levenger.com\/products\/how-to-write-a-screenplay-cards-set-of-140?variant=47351182950549\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eindex cards\u003c\/a\u003e—and even a section on condensing your screenplay into a quick and focused ‘elevator pitch’ designed to communicate the essence of the film you want to make.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf you\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003eve ever longed to write your own movie, this is the Master Class for you. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Praise for \u003cem\u003eHow to Write a Screenplay\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Effective exercises that get you writing immediately.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Interwoven into this workbook are real-life examples, pro tips, and creative prompts that help you approach the creative process from a commercial perspective and set you up for the best chance of success. This is essential reading for both aspiring and seasoned screenwriters.”—Saskia Duff, co-producer of \u003cem\u003eThe Brutalist\u003c\/em\u003e and executive producer of \u003cem\u003eThe Testament of Ann Lee\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.levenger.com\/pages\/screenplay-master-class\" title=\"How to Write a Screenplay\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEven More Advance Applause Here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoshua L. Ritter\u003c\/strong\u003e grew up in Boulder, Colorado, as the youngest of four siblings. He double-majored at the University of Arizona, earning a BA in film and television and a BS in speech, language, and hearing sciences. Driven by his love of science fiction, Joshua also completed a minor in astronomy, which often plays a major role in science fiction. It’s a passion that still inspires him today—just ask his dog, Mars (pictured with Josh)! Joshua has a proven track record as both an entertainment executive and a screenwriter. He was a core part of the development team behind three Netflix films that hit No.1 globally: \u003cem\u003eOutside the Wire\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Weekend Away\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eEnd of the Road\u003c\/em\u003e. He has extensive production experience on set, advancing from his first job on \u003cem\u003eBig Brother\u003c\/em\u003e to working on big-budget movies like \u003cem\u003eNight Teeth\u003c\/em\u003e. As a creative executive at Sustainable Imagination, Joshua developed projects under the company’s first-look deal with Lionsgate. During his tenure, he oversaw the Peacock film \u003cem\u003eIf You Were the Last\u003c\/em\u003e, and helped package Miramax’s \u003cem\u003eScandalous!\u003c\/em\u003e starring Sydney Sweeney. Joshua’s screenwriting career kicked off after he placed in several screenplay competitions, including the Austin Film Festival and the Hollywood Screenplay Contest. In 2024, Joshua optioned a screenplay that he co-wrote for Dimension Studio\/DNEG. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoe Salwen \u003c\/strong\u003eis a creative, producer, and executive who has been credited on titles ranging from Academy Award-winning theatrical releases to commercially successful streaming hits on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. He graduated from Northwestern University with a BA in screenwriting. Joe has developed and produced films across genres, ranging from sports dramas to creature features, true crime, dramedies, sci-fi, and action thrillers. His recent credits include Brady Corbet’s three-time Oscar-winning epic \u003cem\u003eThe Brutalist\u003c\/em\u003e, starring Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, and Guy Pearce; and Amazon’s \u003cem\u003eMy Fault: London\u003c\/em\u003e, a breakout hit that led to the commissioning of two sequels. Prior to that, Joe was a production executive at the management and production company 42, where he oversaw the British Independent Film Award winner \u003cem\u003eThe Silent Twins\u003c\/em\u003e in addition to other titles. 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