The Secrets of Action Screenwriting Quotes

“Who is your protagonist and what is their problem?”
― William C. Martell, The Secrets Of Action Screenwriting

“My theory is that everything in your screenplay is there to explore the theme”
― William C. Martell, The Secrets Of Action Screenwriting

“The best method is to start with character and then find the high concept external conflict that will force the character to deal with their emotional conflict.”
― William C. Martell, The Secrets Of Action Screenwriting

“use the outline as your first creative step. The charcoal sketch an artist makes before they break out the oils and brushes.”
― William C. Martell, The Secrets Of Action Screenwriting

“William Goldman says the most important thing in screenwriting is *structure*.”
― William C. Martell, The Secrets Of Action Screenwriting