{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F572ba649-97fc-4b14-a9da-c72b3681dd77","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"How to write for screenplays and movies | Featuring Doug Keith","description":"In this episode of the TeacherCast Podcast, we welcome author, director, and producer Doug Keith on the program to talk about how we can teach our students the art of writing long form not just in a single storyline, but across multiple projects.\r\nIn this episode, we discuss:\r\n\r\nWhy is it important to become a Director if you want to see your original content produced?\r\nThe importance of being a content creator\r\nIs it important to be a performer first before being a director?\r\nDirecting your own material vs Directing someone else's material\r\nHow to create materials (blogs, podcasts, screenplays) that attract and keep audience attention.\r\nBook: Writing Screenplays that Sell\r\nHow to create a voice for yourself\r\nCreative Writing Applications\r\nThe importance of knowing your audience before you create content\r\nAdditional Resources\r\n\r\nSave the Cat \u2013 Blake Snyder\r\nWrite Screenplays that Sell the Ackerman Way- William Ackerman\r\nStory \u2013 Robert McKee\r\nScreenwriting software: \u00a0Final Draft, Movie Magic\r\nPublications: \u00a0Script, Creative Screenwriting\r\n\r\n\r\nThe secret to every writer's success\r\n\r\nAbout our Guest\r\nDoug Keith has been writing, directing and producing films, sketches, music videos, radio series and books since he was in his teens. \u00a0Among his credits is the award-winning documentary film, \u201cEmbraceable You,\u201d about the culturally diverse but accepting town of New Hope, PA, and an anti-underage drinking public service announcement, created for the United Way of Bucks County, that ran in area movie theaters. \u00a0He has made his career in the market research industry for almost than 25 years, testing programs and concepts for broadcast and cable TV networks.\r\nAfter completing a degree in journalism at the University of South Carolina, Doug worked as an on-air host, writer and producer in public radio. \u00a0He went on to complete an MA in Communications at Temple University. Since 1998, he has focused his free time on various aspects of filmmaking, including writing, directing and producing films and music videos.\r\nDoug was born and raised in Furlong, PA, just outside Philadelphia. \u00a0He currently resides in nearby Buckingham, Bucks County, PA.\r\nLinks of Interest\r\n\r\n* http://future2research.com/\r\n* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-keith-4140052/\r\n* Facebook: \u00a0https://www.facebook.com/doug.keith.969?ref=bookmarks\r\n\r\nFollow our Podcast\r\n\r\nThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | <a href="http://www.twitter.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d17cde3c-2f6c-450f-bcaa-c699dd108598/the-teachercast-podcast-master-itunes-square.png"}