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How to Write a Great Script with Scrivener 3

(You Can Write a Screenplay Easier and Faster Than You Think)
Highest Rated
Rating: 4.6 out of 54.6 (12 ratings)
83 students
Created by Wallace Wang
Last updated 3/2019
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What you'll learn

  • Turn an idea into a story outline
  • Learn the basics to using Scrivener 3
  • Organize a story using Scrivener 3
  • Write and edit a screenplay using Scrivener 3

Requirements

  • A copy of Scrivener 3 on a current Macintosh running macOS
  • You should be able to use a Macintosh at a basic level

Description

Dreaming about writing a screenplay?

Have you ever watched a movie and thought, "I could do better than that!" 

Maybe you’ve got a vision, some inspiration, and a handful of great ideas, but you just don't know how to get started?

Or maybe, you bought a special screenwriting word processor but found it too complicated and intimidating. Yet you know it could help you write a great screenplay if you only knew how to structure your idea into a compelling and intriguing story.

Or, maybe you’ve already written a novel and want to convert it into a screenplay to see your story up on the big screen?

Either way, you’re here because you want to make something BRILLIANT and LIFE CHANGING.

Then congratulations!! I wrote "How to Write a Great Script with Scrivener 3" just for you.

What does all this mean for you?

  • You can write a screenplay!
  • You can start a new career!
  • You can achieve your dream!

So why should you take MY course?

I’m Wallace Wang, author of dozens of books including "Microsoft Office For Dummies," "Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computing," and co-author of "Breaking Into Acting for Dummies." I've spent a lifetime demystifying computers and other complicated topics to make them easy to understand for the average person. 

In addition, I've also written "The 15-Minute Movie Method," Writing Scenes for Screenplays," and "How to Write a Great Script with Final Draft." All of these books distill the knowledge I've accumulated from studying movies from classics such as "Casablanca" and "It's a Wonderful Life" to modern day blockbusters such as "WALL-E," "Pulp Fiction," and "Die Hard." Just look at some of these quotes about my screenwriting books: 

***** Amazing book! Broke stuff down in such a clear way with lots and lots of examples. Worth having in your reference library as a writer.  J. Carrie

***** I absolutely love this book. He drills the concepts in with a repetitive style that at first I thought would be annoying but instead it has been the best way to come away with a working knowledge of the material. He uses lots of examples from movies I've actually seen. Literally transformed the way I'm writing now. S. Johnson

But enough about me! What about YOU?

My guess is you’re looking for a change in your life. Start a new career? Chase a long cherished dream? Change the world with your ideas?… Am I right?

Yes, this course is absolutely for YOU. Whatever stage you’re at.

Beginner? No problem. We start with the basics. Already a writer? Good. This is the perfect refresh of your skills.  

You’ll not only learn how to use Scrivener 3, but you'll also understand why you want to use certain features as well. In addition, you'll learn how to turn a great idea into a structured story, and then use Scrivener 3 to help you organize your ideas and write them down as a polished, perfectly formatted screenplay. 

By using popular movie examples along with short videos that focus on one feature at a time, you'll learn at your own pace whenever it's convenient for you. Best of all, it won't even feel like work because you'll get to watch all your favorite movies to help reinforce each lesson. How awesome is that?

Imagine how you’ll feel after seeing your ideas turn into a fully structured story. Then you'll know exactly which features of Scrivener 3 to turn your story into a great screenplay!

Help when YOU need it

Need help? You got it. I'm here to answer your questions. Just hop on email or the Udemy forums and we’ll get back to you. Simple. Got a suggestion for making a lesson better? I want your feedback. This course is for everyone who wants to dream big and that includes you.

“OK, I’m sold  – what do I need to get started?”

  • Your ambition, this course and a Macintosh computer
  • A copy of Scrivener 3 or later
  • A desire to learn, belief in yourself, and a dream of writing and completing a screenplay

Don’t forget, there's always a 30-day money back guarantee if you’re not completely happy.

Who is the target audience?

  • Anyone wanting to write a screenplay
  • People who already own a copy of Scrivener 3 and want to take advantage of all its features
  • Anyone who wants to tell a great story

You really have nothing to lose!

Remember, you can achieve any dream, but you absolutely must take that first step. Click that Buy Now button… and let’s begin your adventure today!

Who this course is for:

  • Aspiring screenwriters who want to learn how to organize and write a screenplay
  • Screenwriters who want to know how to use Scrivener 3 as a story planning tool

Course content

8 sections • 55 lectures • 5h 43m total length

  • Preview04:44
  • Preview08:50
  • Creating a Scrivener Project
    06:57
  • Saving Scrivener Projects
    06:01
  • Opening/Closing Projects and Exiting Out of Scrivener
    05:05
  • Practice Creating a Scrivener Project
    2 questions

  • Getting Familiar with Scrivener
    01:28
  • Customizing Folders and Documents
    05:12
  • Creating and Rearranging Folders and Documents
    06:01
  • Deleting Folders and Documents
    05:01
  • Create, Rearrange, and Delete Folders and Documents
    2 questions
  • Viewing the Contents of a Folder
    03:57
  • Modifying the Binder
    03:00

  • Storing Text in Scrivener
    06:01
  • Text Mode vs. Script Mode
    09:20
  • Practice Switching Between Text Mode and Script Mode
    1 question
  • Changing the Appearance of the Document Text Editor
    04:04
  • Saving Documents with Snapshots
    05:02
  • Viewing Multiple Documents
    07:22

  • Turning an Idea into a Story
    07:31
  • Choosing a Title
    06:48
  • Study Existing Movie Titles
    2 questions
  • Creating a Log Line
    04:28
  • Making a Log Line More Interesting with Greater Conflict
    04:00
  • Making a Log Line More Suspenseful
    03:02
  • Using the Log Line Formula
    01:33
  • Understanding the Four Part Story Structure
    07:45
  • Plot Your Story with People and Places
    07:19
  • Outlining the Plot
    4 questions

  • Storing Ideas, a Synopsis, and Notes
    07:54
  • Importing, Splitting, and Merging Documents
    04:34
  • Splitting and Merging Documents
    3 questions
  • Importing Files for Research
    12:50
  • Using the Scratchpad
    03:18

  • The Importance of Genre in Story Telling
    04:15
  • Understanding Genre in Movies
    1 question
  • Using Genre to Define Story Structure
    13:27
  • Applying Multiple Genres to Define a Multi-Dimensional Story
    05:48
  • Defining the People and Places in a Story Idea
    05:50
  • Creating an Emotional Story
    09:07
  • Applying the Hero's and Villain's Story to the Four Part Story Structure
    09:53
  • Understanding the Symbol of Hope
    04:07
  • Defining the Symbol of Hope Story Structure
    06:01
  • Understanding Critical Scenes
    08:52
  • Outlining a Story in Scrivener
    06:08

  • Understanding Theme
    05:58
  • Creating Characters
    13:27
  • Defining the Hero's Change
    05:32
  • Defining the Villain's Change
    05:54
  • Defining the Mentor's Change
    04:55
  • Defining the Ally's Change
    03:45
  • Define the Changes in Your Major Characters
    3 questions

  • Formatting a Screenplay in Scrivener
    04:48
  • Study the Formatting of Existing Screenplays
    2 questions
  • Writing a Scene
    06:21
  • Choosing a Beginning Scene
    05:13
  • Study Opening Scenes of Your Favorite Movies
    1 question
  • Choosing an Ending Scene
    05:44
  • Study Ending Scenes
    1 question
  • Making the Hero Likable
    02:59
  • The Eight Segment Story Structure
    08:36
  • Understanding Collections
    09:48
  • Organizing and Writing a Screenplay in Scrivener
    14:13
  • Sharing a Screenplay From Scrivener
    08:18
  • Scrivener vs. Dedicated Screenwriting Word Processors
    01:59
  • Thank You!
    03:54

Instructor

Wallace Wang
Author, Screenwriter, Stand-up comedian, Programmer
Wallace Wang
  • 4.3 Instructor Rating
  • 66 Reviews
  • 395 Students
  • 2 Courses

I love watching movies, and I love analyzing and studying them even more. As the author of more than a dozen books including "Microsoft Office For Dummies," I enjoy explaining complex topics in simple language that anyone can understand. 

My goal is to identify the key ingredients that separates a great movie from a good (or even bad) movie, and share my ideas with other aspiring screenwriters and story tellers. By combining my experience in computers with writing, I hope to teach others how to use technology to help them turn raw ideas into finely crafted stories that the whole world will want to enjoy.

Life is too short, so dream big and turn your own life into the fairy-tale happy ending that everyone deserves. My goal is to help you achieve your dream. Together, we can help each other change the world for the better and it all starts with believing you can make a difference.

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