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Discover the new Hero Goal Sequences method for screenwriters and novelists to create dynamic heroes and powerful stories that get deals.
The Story Solution
“A clear path to a Hollywood sale.”
– Erica Byrne, Screenwriter
Eric Edson: Learning Screenplay Story Structure
THE STORY SOLUTION offers a completely new approach to building powerful screen stories that will keep producers, agents and audiences glued to their chairs. Accomplished screenwriter and university professor Eric Edson reveals the 23 actions used in every successful movie to create dynamic, three-dimensional heroes while linking together all parts of a captivating screenplay.
Eric Edson
About The Author
Eric Edson has written seventeen screenplays on assignment for such companies as Sony/Columbia, Disney, Warner Bros., Lifetime, and Showtime. He is an Emeritus Professor of Screenwriting and co-creator of the Graduate Screenwriting Program at California State University, Northridge.
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Hear About Hollywood’s Best-Kept Screenwriting Secret: Hero Goal Sequences®
Now, listeners can explore the powerful tools from The Story Solution that shape blockbuster scripts and unforgettable heroes. Tune in for deep insight, real industry experience, and the keys to building a script that works. From mistakes to avoid, to expert character tips—Eric shares it all.
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Unlock screenwriting secrets with Eric Edson’s expert guidance on character development and story structure techniques that captivate audiences and sell scripts.
Free Film Structure Breakdowns
Download Eric Edson’s
Sequence Breakdown for
“Back to the Future”
Written by Robert Zemeckis & Bob Gale
Download Eric Edson’s
Sequence Breakdown for
“Finding Nemo”
Screenplay by Andrew Stanton & Bob Peterson & David Reynolds, from an original story by Stanton.
Download Eric Edson’s
Sequence Breakdown for
“Bridesmaids”
Written by Kristen Wiig & Annie Mumolo
In The Story Solution you will learn…
Story Structure
A new, simpler way to build screen stories like the pros.
Dynamic Characters
How to create dynamic characters that grip audiences.
Rewriting Skills
How to greatly improve your rewriting craft.
Powerful Dialogue
The do’s and don’ts for powerful dialogue.
Find & Fix
How to find and fix hidden story problems before they can sink your script.
Character Depth
How to give your hero emotional depth that stars will be dying to play.
Audio Clips
Create Characters for Your Stories
Below are audio excerpts to help you understand how to create better characters for your stories.
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Dear Writers All, As another year draws to a close and we gather with our friends and family, I am reminded of the fundamental reason we writers are drawn to storytelling in the first place. Whether around a holiday table or sitting in a darkened theater, our goal remains the same – we wish to…
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MUST THE ADVERSARY ALWAYS BE A PERSON?
QUESTION: From José V., Las Condes, Chile: “Professor Edson, you say the Adversary needs to be a person. But I’ve read that a lack or need within the Hero or the community can work, too. Is this true?” Hi José, Good question about an essential story element – the Adversary. Yes, there are films that…
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Hello writers all: In this holiday season of gratitude, I wish to offer a deep thank you to the many writers, readers and storytellers who have joined me on this journey toward finding a better way to create great screenplays and novels. I’m a teacher by nature, and I wrote The Story Solution to provide no-nonsense information…
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