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How to Write Dialogue

30 Days of Tips for Character Development: Writing Character Introductions and Dialogue

By Jeanne Veillette BowermanApr 30, 2020
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Homeschooling for Screenwriters: 30 Days of Developing Your Characters

By Jeanne Veillette BowermanApr 2, 2020
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Creating Characters

SCRIPT SECRETS: The Emotional Journey, Part 2

By William C. MartellJan 17, 2020
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
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Screenwriting Webinar: Creating a Great Character Arc

By Script MagazineMar 14, 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
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Get Your Arms Around the Idea Using Character Biographies

By Paul PedittoAug 2, 2017
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SCRIPT GODS MUST DIE: Writing The Universal Character

By Paul PedittoNov 2, 2016
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THE CRAFT: Writing Dynamic Characters Actors Will Want to Sign On For

By Robert PilusoNov 26, 2015
CRAFT: Reveal Your Character In Just One Second! by John Hill | Script Magazine
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CRAFT: Reveal Your Character In Just One Second!

By Script MagazineSep 23, 2015
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SCRIPT NOTES: How Dual Mentor Characters Work

By Michael TabbJun 11, 2015
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NOTES FROM THE MARGINS: Be Your Script’s God - 5 Keys to Building Your World

By Danny ManusJun 9, 2015
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SCRIPT NOTES: Major Character Types – "Mentor"

By Michael TabbMay 14, 2015
Edward Cullen is not just another typical love interest with a great jaw-line to Bella Swan in Twilight.
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SCRIPT NOTES: Major Character Types – “The Love Interest”

By Michael TabbApr 9, 2015
Alex may be a vicious, demented character in A Clockwork Orange, but is he both protagonist and antagonist?
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SCRIPT NOTES: Can the Protagonist Be the Antagonist?

By Michael TabbMar 12, 2015
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SCRIPT NOTES: Major Character Types - "Antagonist"

By Michael TabbFeb 13, 2015
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Story Location, Life Location: Where is Your Character Going?

By Jacob KruegerMay 11, 2013