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Breaking & Entering by Barri Evins

Breaking & Entering: Pizza Is The Key To Creating Delicious Story

By Barri EvinsApr 16, 2021
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Creating Characters

The Hero's Most Transformational Moment

By Diane DrakeDec 10, 2019
Comedy guru Evan Smith explains how bad decisions can become a writer’s best friend.
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COMEDY WRITING: Comedy Loves Bad Decisions

By Evan SmithJul 11, 2019
Most people assume that character arcs always follow the same path. But in comedy, they often take a wrong turn along the way.
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COMEDY WRITING: Funny Character Arcs Follow a Different Path

By Evan SmithMar 22, 2019
When people discuss the Breaking Bad phenomenon, beyond the originality of the story, the great characters are mentioned as the key to the show's success. Paul Peditto examines the chemistry of the Walter White character.
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SCRIPT GODS MUST DIE: The Chemistry Of Character- Walter White

By Paul PedittoFeb 7, 2019
Stop to Check The Checklist
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BREAKING & ENTERING: The Story Must-Have Checklist

By Barri EvinsNov 15, 2018
Alicia Vikander is untested but resourceful as Lara Croft in "Tomb Raider."
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Want Complex Female Characters? Put Them in Action

By Valerie KalfrinApr 5, 2018
Creating A Great Character Arc
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Screenwriting Webinar: Creating a Great Character Arc

By Script MagazineMar 14, 2018
Don't Be Afraid of The Big, Bad Logline
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BREAKING & ENTERING: Loglines and Tigers and Bears – Oh My!

By Barri EvinsJan 18, 2018
Paul Peditto examines famous movies with great character arcs to explore where the character arc begins, where does the character change, and where does he/she end up by the end of the story.
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SCRIPT GODS MUST DIE: Character Arcs - Order, Chaos, Reorder

By Paul PedittoJan 2, 2018
ASK DR. FORMAT: Good Will to All... and a Clear Story Goal by Dave Trottier | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting
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ASK DR. FORMAT: Good Will to All... and a Clear Story Goal

By Dave TrottierFeb 2, 2017
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SCRIPT GODS MUST DIE: Writing The Universal Character

By Paul PedittoNov 2, 2016
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Character Arc, Conceptual Arc and Thematic Arc: Which Should You Use?

By Michael LeeMay 5, 2016
WENDY'S LA4HIRE: Great Screenplay Writing Part 5 - Character Arc by Wendy Kram | Script Magazine #scriptchat #amwriting
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WENDY'S LA4HIRE: Great Screenplay Writing Part 5 - Character Arc

By Wendy KramFeb 23, 2016
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COLUMN D: Main Character Arc - First Ten, Last Five

By Drew YannoJun 10, 2015
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SCRIPT NOTES: Who is the Hero?

By Michael TabbDec 11, 2014
Red dragon based on the book, Inner Drives: Create Characters Using the 8 Centers of Motivation.
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Inner Drives: What's My Character Motivation? "Raising the Dragon - Mythic Character Arcs"

By Pamela Jaye SmithJun 23, 2014
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The Taming of the Shrew: Writing Female Characters & Archetypes

By Danny ManusFeb 7, 2014
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Creating Characters

A Writer's Voice: Does Your Character Actually Arc?

By Jacob KruegerDec 31, 2013
'Rain Man'
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Writer's Edge: Every Script Needs A Character Arc

By Steve KaireAug 2, 2013
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Specs & The City: Establishing Characters and 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'

By Brad JohnsonJul 17, 2013
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Story Location, Life Location: Where is Your Character Going?

By Jacob KruegerMay 11, 2013
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Write Your Screenplay: How Do I Write Effective Parallel Stories?

By Jacob KruegerNov 21, 2011