The GoFaSt Guide To Screenwriting: The Goals, Failures, and Stakes Model of Narrative Storytelling

The GoFaSt Model is a comprehensive study of screenwriting structural models that provides an adaptive framework for writing successful scripts. It is structured in three parts: introducing the GoFast Model, exploring writing scenarios, and concluding with detailed case studies. It is an ideal text for screenwriting students and aspiring screenwriters, as well as professional screenwriters, producers, and development executives looking for new ways to think about writing, feedback, and development.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Creator of the GoFaSt Model, author Greg Takoudes, presents a comprehensive exploration of screenwriting structural models, offering readers a versatile framework for crafting successful scripts. By adopting a fresh perspective that challenges traditional frameworks and provides alternatives for students and writers who find them creatively limiting, Takoudes draws from his extensive teaching and professional experience to introduce a groundbreaking model of screenwriting that is designed to adapt to diverse script types. The book is organized into three distinct parts. The first section introduces the GoFast Model, a groundbreaking approach that empowers less orthodox writers to maintain their unique voices by breaking scripts into smaller, manageable parts, fostering greater flexibility and organization in their writing process. This model allows writers to structure their work in a way that suits their individual styles, without feeling constrained by conventional norms. The second section delves into various writing scenarios, showcasing the practical applications of the GoFast Model through detailed discussions of horror, superhero, and heist movies. Each chapter provides a step-by-step script structure, offering valuable insights into the creative process and the structural elements that contribute to successful screenplays. The third section concludes with comprehensive case studies that examine how the GoFast Model can be applied to break down scripts from popular films such as "Get Out," "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," and "Portrait of a Lady on Fire." These case studies provide real-world examples of how the model can be utilized to analyze and dissect the structure of successful screenplays, offering valuable insights for screenwriting students, aspiring screenwriters, professional screenwriters, producers, and development executives alike.

This text serves as an invaluable resource for screenwriting students and aspiring writers seeking to understand the practical application of structural models in the craft of screenwriting. It provides a comprehensive guide for professional screenwriters, producers, and development executives looking for fresh approaches to writing, feedback, and development. By embracing the adaptability and versatility of the GoFast Model, readers can unlock new creative possibilities and enhance their screenwriting skills to reach their full potential.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367693701