Write and Sell Nonlinear Screenplays: Nolan, Kaufman, Tarantino, and More

ABOUT THE WEBINAR Writing a nonlinear narrative feature screenplay demands a comprehensive understanding of storytelling structure. This presentation discusses nonlinear storytelling with an eye to the theory that screenwriters must understand the conventional rules of screenwriting in order to successfully break them. Anticipating and understanding what film industry folks require is essential to writing a screenplay that breaks the rules of the traditional three-act structure. During this presentation, Susan Kouguell offers specific tips for creating nonlinear narrative scripts. Advice and discussion includes analyses of both traditional and nonlinear structures seen in various films, strengthening visual storytelling, developing and implementing character and plot conflicts, and genre consistency. Discussion also covers understanding film executives’ expectations without compromising the writer’s vision and creativity. Susan Kouguell brings to this class a unique perspective; an awa