One of the great secrets to screenwriting success is learning to master the art of the "reveal". In this video, you'll discover what it is, WHY it works, and HOW to use it. EPISODE 11: "Why the REVEAL is the Secret to Success" There's an age-old writing cliché that goes like this: "Show don't tell". But the truth is, that's only a surface-level tip. A much more powerful approach would go like this: "Don't just show... REVEAL!" When you REVEAL your story (or a detail within your scene), you DELIGHT your audience.. by engaging them with a compelling story (or moment) that has at least two layers (what they THOUGHT it was going to be, and what it REALLY is). In fact, it's so important, Jeff believes you shouldn't think of yourself as a storyTELLER, but rather as a storyREVEALer. The vast majority (over 90%) of screenwriters ignore this technique, causing a dull and unexciting screenplays. But by designing the reveal INTO your story structure, your scene design, your characters and any other aspect of your project, you'll create a fan base that's eager to read everything you write. In this video, Jeff explains the basics of "the reveal", offers some classic examples, shows you WHY it works (Reveals create epiphanies), and touches briefly on HOW to design them. ---------------------------------------------- The "reveal" is built into the design of FAST Screenplay (in part to give you a visceral understanding of how they work). By getting a new insight "revealed" each day, you have powerful epiphanies that create life experiences that lock the knowledge and skills into your brain. This video is a perfect example of how INFORMATION is not terribly helpful without EXPERIENCE. To fully grasp the power of the Reveal (and learn to master it), we encourage you to complete the Focus Phase of the FAST Screenplay system. To learn more, visit http://fastscreenplay.com AND: Join our FREE newsletter and get your copy of: - THE MISSING INGREDIENT: Why 99% of All Screenplays Fail, and How to Put Yours in the Top 1% http://fastscreenplay.com/youtube

• published: 16 Oct 2014
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