
What Is the Nutshell Technique®?
During her years as a screenwriter and script consultant, Jill Chamberlain noticed that 99% of writers fail to tell a story. What those 99% do instead is present a situation. Knowing the difference is critical to becoming a successful screenwriter. The key to story lies in its structure. With the Nutshell Technique®, Jill unveils the core concepts of story structure simply, visually, and understandably. It’s why everyone from beginners to experienced spec writers to major studios seeks her guidance on how to make a script work.
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Why You Need the Nutshell Technique®
Since the publication of her book by the University of Texas Press, The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting quickly became part of the syllabus for courses at top film schools around the world.
The Nutshell Technique® has become the go-to story-structure guide for professionals worldwide. Among its admirers is Han Jin-won, Oscar-winning screenwriter of Parasite (Best Picture, 2019), who said:
“Jill Chamberlain sets a new standard for plotting stories. Use the Nutshell Technique to crack your story.”

About Jill Chamberlain
Jill Chamberlain has helped thousands of writers, producers, showrunners, and studios find and refine their stories. As a longtime consultant, Jill knows the common pitfalls writers face — and how to avoid them. That expertise led to the creation of The Screenplay Workshop.
