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Let Dave Trottier (Dr. Format himself) show you the necessary techniques and currently accepted standards that will set your script apart from the heap. Not only will he teach you the rules, he will show you when and how to break them. By applying Dave’s formatting techniques, you will write more compelling description and sharper dialogue. That’s because formatting is not just a box to dump your story into, it is part of the story itself—it’s a writing tool that will enhance your story and help you create a reader-friendly screenplay. The course includes five lessons (in four weeks) and several exercises to sharpen your skills. In addition, Dave will provide a complete critique of your three page writing sample.
Dave Trottier has sold several screenplays and developed projects for The Walt Disney Company, Jim Henson Pictures, Hill Fields (for ABC), among many others (some credits: IGOR'S REVENGE, THE NEW MUSKETEERS, A WINDOW IN TIME, HERCULES RECYCLED, and HEMINGWAY'S TWIN.) As a script consultant, he has helped clients sell their work and win contests, including two Nicholl Fellowships and a National Play Award. His book, THE SCREENWRITER'S BIBLE is now in its third edition and is a top seller. He has written a column for "Script" since 1989 and has published over a hundred articles in many national publications, including "Writer's Digest," "Hollywood Scriptwriter," "USA TODAY," and "Creative Screenwriting." Dave has an M.A. from Goddard College and is a graduate of both the Hollywood Scriptwriting Institute and the Hollywood Film Institute. He teaches classes in writing and communications at the University of Phoenix and has taught writing courses at over 30 American universities.
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