One concept a lot of writers struggle with is the idea of a dramatic midpoint. How does this differ from…
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Exposition is one of the biggest challenges a young writer faces when trying to tackle a new script. What happened…
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In my last article, I discussed the basics of character arc: how a character grows and changes in response to…
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“Character arc” is a term thrown around frequently when discussing movies and screenplays. As a catch-all term for character change,…
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My past two articles have focused on detailed study of the craft displayed by successful films, but today we’re going…
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In my last article, I talked about defining characters through the use of “want” and “obstacle,” and I showed how…
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Often, when I’m helping a student with a screenplay, the characters come across as wishy-washy. They seem neither here nor…
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