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Make Character Motivations Logical

Movies immerse us in a world that seems as real as our own. However, the one sure way to shatter this immersive experience is to...
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Drawing in the Audience

In novels, the reader experiences what the characters go through and that’s what makes a good novel compelling to read. Pick up any novel by...
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Make Every Scene Compelling

One common problem with novice screenwriters is that their screenplay contains a handful of interesting scenes. Then to get the characters from one interesting scene...
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Name Characters By Their Purpose

Character names are important because they define who that person is. Luke Skywalker sounds far more descriptive than Luke Smith. The basic rule for creating...
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The Present Redeems the Past

In almost every story, every main character is dealing with present problems as a way to overcome problems from the past. Using “Star Wars” as...
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Comedies Are Serious Stories in Disguise

The best way to write a comedy is to start with a serious story. Then add comedic elements to it. The wrong way to write...
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Playing With Time

In most movies, time is flexible. In “Avengers: Endgame,” five years pass between the time Thanos wipes out half of all life in the universe...
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Study Deleted Scenes

Every time a movie comes out on DVD, the studio usually adds bonus features such as deleted scenes. By studying these deleted scenes, you can...
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Plot is Less Important Than the Emotional Dilemma

Many screenwriters waste time trying to come up with a convoluted, original plot. That’s generally pointless because no one really cares about the plot as...
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Show the Hero’s Possible Fate in Another Character

Every hero must be in danger whether that danger is physical or emotional. At some point in every story, the hero needs to see a...
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