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Every Scene Should Reflect the Story Genre

Watch a great movie and you’ll see that every scene reflects the story genre. Then watch a bad movie and you’ll find that many scenes...
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Every Scene Should Force a Decision or Show Motivation

Every scene should tell a mini-story that moves the story forward. Two ways a scene can move a story forward is to force characters into...
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Learn From Mediocre Movies

When you watch a classic like “Casablanca,” “The Shawshank Redemption,” or “It’s Wonderful Life,” it’s easy to feel intimidated by how well written the story...
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The Toughest Villain is Your Friend

In a villain-driven story, such as a James Bond movie, the villain pursues a dangerous goal and the hero has to stop them. Think of...
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The Essence of Making a TV Show

Many people are interested in writing a screenplay for a movie but many more seem interested in creating their own TV show. Neither goal is...
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Write Stronger Scenes Through Showing, Not Talking

In every scene, characters fight each other. This fight isn’t always about anger but more about changing the mind of another character. Typically, characters use...
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The Villain Defines Your Story

If you enjoy amusement parks, you might know that Disney recently shut down their Splash Mountain ride to shift its focus from Briar Rabbit and...
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