Tom Vaughan on Second Acts

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Aug 22, 2023

Screenwriter Tom Vaughan, known for his work on projects like Haunting of the Queen Mary and Winchester, discusses second acts in feature scripts. He also shares insights about his long and varied career, the challenges of understanding structure in writing, and the importance of story structure in enhancing creativity. Plus, the speaker highlights the impact of the midpoint in storytelling and discusses recent TV shows and movies they have enjoyed.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Advanced Script Rewriting Class for Pilots

02:30 • 4min

A Screenwriter's Long and Varied Career

06:47 • 2min

The Journey of Understanding Structure in Writing

08:27 • 24min

Exploring Story Structure and Creativity

32:55 • 5min