The ancient Egyptians built the pyramids, the Romans had their aqueducts, and we… well, we have our smart phones. But…
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Your characters come from all over, and it makes sense that they speak a particular dialect or with a specific…
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So you finished the scene, and you feel damn good about it. And why not? Completing anything is a…
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Screenplay Genre: Drama / Film Noir Movie Time: 110 minutes 1. INCITING INCIDENT Attempting to elude creditors, down-on-his-luck Hollywood screenwriter…
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Your vs. You’re. It vs. It’s. Then vs. Than. Does the correct word win the gold every time? And what…
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Recently, I was asked about the use of “false action”, which was described to me as forcing characters to do…
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“It’s not what you know, but who you know.” I’m entirely aware that this gray-haired saying is unoriginal and overused;…
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It’s true. The character can do your job, but not in the way you’ve probably been told. Here’s how it…
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Story. It’s the single most important element. And that’s saying a lot – there are a ton of important elements.…
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Exposition is a necessary tool for the screenwriter and often one that is essential to understanding plot, character, setting, and/or…
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