The structure of your screenplay is like the foundation of a house. It must be constructed with the right material in the correct order, strong enough to support all the necessary components of your script. This article covers the 3-Act structure and components & provides a complete screenplay structure example using the film Die Hard. All articles, resources and submission info at InkAndCinema.com

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Screenplay Structure: How to Create Your Story Blueprint

Screenwriter John Irving had the formidable task of condensing his own 550-page novel into a 136-page script for the 1999 film The Cider House Rules. He achieved this brilliantly by focusing the screenplay on the central conflict - for his efforts, his script won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. All articles, resources and submission info at InkAndCinema.com

Book to Screen: The Adaptation of The Cider House Rules

This article looks at the 2009 crime drama Public Enemies (adapted from the narrative nonfiction book by Bryan Burroughs) in an attempt to explain why straying from the book, and sometimes making radical revisions, are necessary for the screenwriter to create a better experience for movie-goers. All articles, resources and submission info at InkAndCinema.com 

Book to Screen: The Adaptation of Public Enemies

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Screenwriter Series - Writing the Screenplay Outline

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Screenwriter Series - 3 Steps for Delivering Genre Expectations

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Screenwriter Series - How to Craft a Satisfying Ending for Your Screenplay Story

Author Series - How to Obtain Endorsements to Generate Instant Recognition for Your Book

Author Series - How to Price Your Self-Published Book to Produce Robust Sales and Determine How Much You Will Earn Selling It

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