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Discover the new Hero Goal Sequences method for screenwriters and novelists to create dynamic heroes and powerful stories that get deals.
The Story Solution
“A clear path to a Hollywood sale.”
– Erica Byrne, Screenwriter
Eric Edson: Learning Screenplay Story Structure
THE STORY SOLUTION offers a completely new approach to building powerful screen stories that will keep producers, agents and audiences glued to their chairs. Accomplished screenwriter and university professor Eric Edson reveals the 23 actions used in every successful movie to create dynamic, three-dimensional heroes while linking together all parts of a captivating screenplay.
Eric Edson
About The Author
Eric Edson has written seventeen screenplays on assignment for such companies as Sony/Columbia, Disney, 21st Century Fox, Lifetime, Showtime, and TNT. He is an Emeritus Professor of Screenwriting and co-creator of the Graduate M.F.A. in Screenwriting Program at California State University, Northridge.
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Hear About Hollywood’s Best-Kept Screenwriting Secret: Hero Goal Sequences®
Now, listeners can explore the powerful tools from The Story Solution that shape blockbuster scripts and unforgettable heroes. Tune in for deep insight, real industry experience, and the keys to building a script that works. From mistakes to avoid, to expert character tips—Eric shares it all.
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Unlock screenwriting secrets with Eric Edson’s expert guidance on character development and story structure techniques that captivate audiences and sell scripts.
Free Film Structure Breakdowns
Download Eric Edson’s
Sequence Breakdown for
“Back to the Future”
Written by Robert Zemeckis & Bob Gale
Download Eric Edson’s
Sequence Breakdown for
“Finding Nemo”
Screenplay by Andrew Stanton & Bob Peterson & David Reynolds, from an original story by Stanton.
Download Eric Edson’s
Sequence Breakdown for
“Bridesmaids”
Written by Kristen Wiig & Annie Mumolo
In The Story Solution you will learn…
Story Structure
A new, simpler way to build screen stories like the pros.
Dynamic Characters
How to create dynamic characters that grip audiences.
Rewriting Skills
How to greatly improve your rewriting craft.
Powerful Dialogue
The do’s and don’ts for powerful dialogue.
Find & Fix
How to find and fix hidden story problems before they can sink your script.
Character Depth
How to give your hero emotional depth that stars will be dying to play.
Audio Clips
Create Characters for Your Stories
Below are audio excerpts to help you understand how to create better characters for your stories.
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