[Scott Sorgent]

Subject line: Scott Sorgent’s Transformational Journey

What I learned doing this assignment is to think through the changes in my character’s life from start to end, identifying behaviors, emotions and thinking patterns, internally and externally, thereby identifying possibilities for where the story can go and giving my character identification and transformation.

Who is your Hero and what is their Character Arc that represents a transformation?

Transformation: James is a Startup Founder who has been through numerous failed startups and employment experiences working for others. He turns his life around when meeting an old high school classmate who runs a growing startup that gives James numerous challenges to become a well-respected Innovator who helps save humanity from the takeover of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

Arc Beginning: James is uncomfortable about how his life has gone.

Arc Ending: James feels great about his radical transformation.

Internal Journey: From vulnerable and overwhelmed to resilient and fearless.

External Journey: From failed Startup Founder to a well-respected Innovator who subverts the threat of AI and Machine Learning.

What are the Old Ways and New Ways?

JAMES OLD WAYS

• Comfort Eater

• Hoarding

• Unfocused

• Inconsistent

• Dependent

JAMES NEW WAYS

• Lives Healthily

• Embraces Minimalism

• Disruptive A.I./M.L. Innovator

• Affluent

• Independent

[Scott Sorgent]

Subject line: Scott Sorgent’s Transformational Journey

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[Scott Sorgent]

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[Scott Sorgent]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Scott Sorgent

I started with ScreenwritingU in 2014 with Chris Soth’s Mini-Movie Method and was sidetracked with some writer’s block and was looking to learn more about my interest in writing science fiction movie scripts. I had begun a first script. I went off to watch and see if I could pick up the way science fiction movies from the past were structured. I think I over did it with the movie watching and had an early burn out. Two weeks ago, I had a chance to join a local Writer’s Workshop group for free and committed. My plan was to resume my screenwriting interest and lead a legacy for myself after an extremely difficult past.

I hope to accelerate and complete a first script in a short period while becoming an expert in screenwriting which will lead to higher income, skills and self-fulfillment.

I take big risks, like being around creators and intellectuals. I’ve been a long-distance runner and walker. My expertise is in startups and technology.