Introduction
Welcome
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Using the exercise files
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1. Creating and Engaging Nonfiction Stories
Why and how do nonfiction stories engage?
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Motivating viewers
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The benefits of scripting before you shoot
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2. Defining Story Goals
Who cares about this story and why?
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Defining success measures
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How goal and style connect
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Writing within an existing brand architecture
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3. Building Your Story Structure
Developing primary and secondary characters
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The role of setting
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Defining point of view
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Determining style
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4. Creating a Narrative Arc
Developing a hook
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The role of exposition
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Defining a challenge
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Defining a climax
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Conclusion, conflict resolution, or call to action
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5. Scripting Workflow
The outline
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The script treatment
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The shooting script
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The editing script
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Interview transcript workflow
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The script workflow checklist and tips
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6. Scripting Strategies
Assessing opportunities and threats
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Involving decision makers
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Writing before interviews have occurred
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Throwing out your script
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7. Script Writing Tools and Formats
Hollywood screenplay format and software
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Multicolumn format and software
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Creating a script template
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Helpful tools
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8. Tips for Script Pitches and Approvals
Using storyboards
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Managing reviews
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Planning to multipurpose your content
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Future proofing
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Ex_Files_Nonfic_video.zip
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