How do you write a great story and a great plot? Eli and Chris dive deep into the differences between the two and their interconnectedness with theme and conflict. Learn about the importance of structure, writing great scenes, creating twists, escalating stakes, and more!

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Story by Robert McKee: https://mckeestory.com/books/story/

Screenplay by Syd Field: https://sydfield.com/products/screenplay-the-foundations-of-screenwriting/

Save the Cat by Blake Snyder: https://savethecat.com/

00:00 Introduction

01:00 The Importance of Story and Plot

06:16 Practical Screenwriting Example

12:30 The Three-Act Structure

16:59 Screenwriting Formulas and Beat Sheets

20:54 The Hero's Journey

28:50 Applying the Hero's Journey to Star Wars

31:26 Delivering on the Promise of the Premise

32:00 The Abyss

33:45 Transformation, Atonement, and Return

38:17 The Importance of Purpose

45:17 Escalation, Stakes, and Plot Twists

52:48 Spectacle with a Purpose

55:17 Conclusion and Next Steps

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