006 - Language and Scene Description

Scene description offers an opportunity for writers to help shape what a reader sees in their mind’s eye. How do you create evocative imagery? How do you capture cinematic action? In this episode, NYU Film Professor John Warren and professional screenwriters Adam Schaller and Alexie Basil break down the type of language to use in scene description. They discuss controlling the rhythm, your objective as a writer, and finding your own voice.

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What makes a screenplay exceptional? How can you punch through the slush pile as an up-and-coming screenwriter? What does it take to become a successful writer in Hollywood? In Breaking Story, Alexie Basil and Adam Schaller share hard-won insights from their experience breaking into the film industry and establishing themselves as professional screenwriters and storytellers. Joined by NYU Film Professor John Warren and other special guests, Adam and Alexie break down advanced-level storytelling techniques, practical strategies for navigating the film industry, and uplifting anecdotes to get you writing and networking. Whether you’re a brand-new screenwriter looking for mentorship or are a seasoned professional eager for a laugh (and the occasional screenwriting nugget!), we hope you enjoy Breaking Story.