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1. What is the main focus of this video in the series?
a) Creative storytelling techniques
b) The process of writing a script
c) Camera and sound equipment
1. b) The process of writing a script.
2. What is the first piece of advice the speaker gives for learning screenwriting?
2. To read lots of scripts (especially from favorite movies or the same genre).
3. True or False: The speaker says there is only one best way to write a script.
3. False – the speaker says there is no single best way.
Why does the speaker recommend following the screenwriting rules at the beginning?
Because rules provide structure for beginners and make writing easier until they have more experience.
According to the video, what three elements should writers prepare before writing?
Loglines, treatments, and outlines.
What is the purpose of writing a logline? Give two reasons.
6. (i) To quickly explain what the film is about, and (ii) to serve as a guide for the rest of the story development process.
What is a film treatment and what does it usually include?
7. A film treatment is a document that shows the highlights of the story. It usually includes the logline, introduction to key characters, and a film synopsis.
Fill in the blank: An outline helps writers by giving them a __________ of the scenes.
Road map.
What are the two final tips the speaker gives for writing a script?
9. (i) Just start writing and don’t stop in the flow; (ii) Set goals (page count, scene count, or time).