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Identifying Theme, Premise, Plot of Your Story

The Worst Conflict! The Top Tip of How to Create a Good Story

Dec 25, 2019
An artful screenwriter gives the audience the pieces and lets them assemble those pieces themselves. In Script Secrets, William C. Martell shares tips on how to help the audience add up the details for a more rewarding viewing experience. 
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SCRIPT SECRETS: Screenwriting Basics - 2 Plus 2

Dec 5, 2018
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Atomic Blonde: Atomic Failure or Atomic Success?

Aug 1, 2017
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MEET THE READER: Importance of Logical Conclusions in Storytelling

Jul 7, 2017
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How to Write a Screenplay

A FLICK CHICK: How To Write A Story That Grabs Readers, ELF Edition

Dec 22, 2016
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STORY DEVELOPMENT: An Opening Scene is the Hero Your Screenplay Deserves

Oct 26, 2016
STORY DEVELOPMENT: How Plot Can Kill Your Character by Tim Long | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting
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STORY DEVELOPMENT: How Plot Can Kill Your Character

Sep 28, 2016
STORY DEVELOPMENT: The Emotional Glue That Binds Us to Story by Tim Long | Script Magazine #scriptchat #screenwriting
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STORY DEVELOPMENT: The Emotional Glue That Binds Us to Story

Aug 31, 2016
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BREAKING IN: Following "The Five Minute Rule"

Apr 23, 2014
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Reel Story: Most Common Reasons Why Scripts Are Rejected

Mar 6, 2014
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Breaking & Entering: Great Writing - A Love Story

Jun 20, 2013
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Story Talk: Plot=Character=Story—The Magick Formula™

Mar 27, 2013
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Specs & The City: Break Into Act Two and Shrek

Dec 4, 2012
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PrimeTime: Your Questions About Readers ... ANSWERED!

Dec 5, 2011
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Meet the Reader: The (Real) Rules of Screenwriting

Nov 4, 2011
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Script Recommends: 15 Flicks for Your Halloween Weekend

Oct 28, 2011
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Write Your Screenplay: The Passover Question

Oct 11, 2011
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Rewrite: Tips for Strengthening Your Protagonist's Aim

Aug 12, 2011