Unlike other screenwriting methods, which concentrate on addressing structural problems, The Horowitz System® actually makes you a better writer.
Through a series of organic pre-visualization exercises Marilyn teaches students how to harness their unconscious. They can then turn their dreams and fears, the ideas, people, and stories from their lives and imaginations into the elements that one must have before writing a screenplay (or narrative story of any kind) such as character, theme, genre, and premise.
The elements acquired through the exercises build upon one another and are combined in plotting exercises where students make a detailed, step-by-step narrative map to follow as they write. Through this, they gain a working knowledge of screenplay structure, dramatic structure and a knack for storytelling that, by the time they complete the book, becomes second nature.
What is The Horowitz System?
The Horowitz System uses a series of intuitive, pre-visualization exercises that show writers how to harness their unconscious and use it to craft the elements of dramatic narrative. It then takes you step-by-step through the entire process of writing a first draft, introducing a revolutionary take on traditional three-act structure that enables clearer and more detailed outlining. When the elements created in the pre-visualization exercises are worked into the outline through writing, the result is an organic, finely tuned first draft with high stakes and memorable characters.
What makes The Horowitz System better?
Simply put, The Horowitz System teaches what was previously thought to be “un-teachable”- how to be a better writer. The problem with most screenwriting methods is that they often focus on structure and not enough on story. Despite this limitation, these methods can help you write a screenplay; however, only The Horowitz System will change the way you write forever. As a result, the arduous process of rewriting becomes simple.
What makes writing good?
- A good concept
- Memorable, three-dimensional characters
- A well-structured and emotionally satisfying story