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Stanley D. Williams
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The Moral Premise
by:	Stanley D. Williams
This book explains how the Moral Premise, a statement of truth about the protagonist's psychological predicament, is a fundamental part of every successful movie's structure. It is also a book about how you, the filmmaker, can appropriate the Moral Premise to create great motion pictures that resonate with large audiences.
The history and theory of the Moral Premise
Its components and structure
Its use in creating remarkable character arcs, act breaks, turning points and dramatic beats
A step-by-step method for embedding a true Moral Premise into a three-act screenplay
Understand and embrace one of the most fundamental structural aspects of storytelling, the basis for the most popular movies of all time. Use what has proven to be successful – in the process — entertain, delight, challenge and uplift this generation and the ones to come.
The author, Stan Williams, is an internationally award-winning filmmaker, writer, and instructor. During the past 30 years, he has produced, written, directed, shot, or edited over 400 projects.
Stan Williams was raised in Evangelicalism. He married a wonderful Christian woman, has three children, ten grandchildren and made his career training astronauts, car mechanics, and corporate executives. He has produced hundreds of films, television, video, live shows, and has helped novelists, and Hollywood filmmakers structure their stories to connect with audiences. He holds degrees in Physics (BA), Mass Communications (MA), and Narrative Theory (PHD). He says, "Writing this was great therapy, a lot of fun, and gave me the chance to reconnect with many interesting people form my rich past. I'm so appreciative to all of them."
Books of Stanley D. Williams
The Moral Premise 15 June 2006
Publish Date: 15 June 2006
Howard Kazanjian, Producer: Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Raiders of the Lost Ark – May 10, 2016 :
A very interesting look at story writing for the screen or novel, and a great overview of how to structure a story.
Kari Ann Morgan, Microfilmmaker Magazine – May 10, 2016 :
If you get this book, you will never look at movies the same way again. Not only will you have greater appreciation for good movies and less tolerance for superficial ones, but you will be able to tell the difference between the two in detail.
Ed Solomon, Screenwriter-Director: Levity, Men in Black, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure – May 10, 2016 :
The Moral Premise is insightful, thought-provoking and unique. I wish more people were writing the kinds of things Stan is writing. It's a much-needed, fresh approach to the art and craft of writing.
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