Applying the 6 Act Structure to Screenplays

Michael Hauge shows how his 6 Act structure for novels applies to screenplays. An interesting read from the point of view of understanding what goes where in stories.

Plot structure simply determines the sequence of events that lead the hero toward this objective. And here’s the good news: whether you’re writing romantic comedies, suspense thrillers, historical dramas or big budget science fiction, all successful Hollywood movies follow the same basic structure.

In a properly structured movie,...