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ScreenplaysIs the ‘MacGuffin’ an Endangered Plot Device?

Over the years the MacGuffin has been an important part of the Three Act Structure of modern cinema. But are its days numbered? I say yes…and no.

Tim Schildberger
Screenwriting AdviceAsk the Coach: Not Three-Act Enough?Jenna Avery
Script Hacks by Alex BloomSCRIPT HACKS: How To Express A Script Theme In 3 ActsAlex Bloom
Screenwriting How-To ArticlesColumn D: Screenplay Structure – Upset the ApplecartDrew Yanno
Screenwriting How-To ArticlesSci-Fi Circuit: Sci-Fi Storytelling, Part 2 – Structure, Budget, & What’s NextJenna Avery
Tips for Meetings with ExecutivesPrimeTime: Pilot Page-length and Pitching to News ShowsChad Gervich
Screenwriting How-To ArticlesBreaking In: Cracking the Screenwriting CodeStaton Rabin

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