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Screenwriting Guru Linda Seger Dies at 80
24 Feb
Summary
- Linda Seger, a renowned script consultant, died at age 80.
- She consulted on approximately 2,500 scripts and 100 films.
- Her book 'Making a Good Script Great' was used by Ron Howard.
Linda Seger, a highly influential script consultant and author, died on February 16th at the age of 80 due to breast cancer. She passed away at her home in Cascade, Colorado.
Seger established her script consulting business in 1981, building upon a unique analysis method developed during her doctoral studies. Her seminal work, "Making a Good Script Great," published in 1987, became a go-to resource for filmmakers, with Ron Howard citing its use on his movies since "Apollo 13" (1995).
Over her career, Seger lent her expertise to around 2,500 scripts and 100 produced films. She also shared her knowledge internationally, teaching screenwriting in 33 countries and delivering seminars for major media companies and industry guilds before retiring in 2020.
Her extensive literary contributions include numerous books on screenwriting, such as "Creating Unforgettable Characters" and "The Art of Adaptation." Seger also explored spirituality in her writing and had a memoir scheduled for release in 2025.
