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How to Avoid Endless Rewrites by Focusing on the Irony

What will elevate your concept above the randomness of coincidence is how you make that situation ironic. Phil Parker gives tips on tackling irony in your story concept long before the rewrite. The...

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3 Simple Steps to Master the Rule of Show, Don’t Tell

Show, don’t tell is one of the classic adages about writing. But what does it really mean? Ross Brown explains how what the character does defines them more powerfully than what they say. The post 3...

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MEET THE READER: Order of Operations for Script Revision – Sally Will Call...

Order of Operations isn't just for mathematics. Ray Morton created one for script revision as well – a way of prioritizing the elements of a screenplay from what he considers the most important to the...

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CRAFT: Screenwriter of The Notebook Offers Tips on Writing The Reveal

Veteran screenwriter Jeremy Leven (The Notebook, Alex and Emma, Crazy as Hell, Playing for Keeps) shows how to lay the groundwork for writing the reveal without giving it away or making the audience...

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BREAKING & ENTERING: Story Foundation – Write From Below the Ground Up

Barri Evins’ secret to creating strong stories: dig deep to lay a solid foundation before building up structure. Discover the building blocks of foundation. The post BREAKING & ENTERING: Story...

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MEET THE READER: Everything But the Script

Ray Morton warns of the many distractions on the path to being a professional screenwriter and explains the goal that is most important... writing a great script. The post MEET THE READER: Everything...

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4 Layers to a Writer’s Voice and Why Cultivating Your Unique Voice is Important

Angela Bourassa defines the four meanings of a Writer's Voice and why honing yours is important to the success of your writing career. The post 4 Layers to a Writer’s Voice and Why Cultivating Your...

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BREAKING & ENTERING: The Element of Surprise

Barri Evins reveals how to use the Art Of Surprise in your story to excite jaded readers, lure busy execs, and stand out to audiences bombarded with choices. The post BREAKING & ENTERING: The...

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WHY SPEC SCRIPTS FAIL: Formula vs. Structure Continued

Stewart Farquhar answers a reader's email on how to get spec scripts noticed in this challenging industry. The post WHY SPEC SCRIPTS FAIL: Formula vs. Structure Continued appeared first on Script...

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Writer Challenge: Read a Script a Day for 21 Days

Paula Landry shares lessons learned from reading screenplays. To improve your writing, take the writer challenge and read a script a day for 21 days! Click to tweet this article to your friends and...

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