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Just as there are elements that every successful movie tends to use, so there are the same elements that...

The quickest way to dilute a story is to fill it with too many characters and subplots that don’t...

The beginning and ending of a movie is very similar. In both cases, the villain is trying to accomplish...

Watch a bunch of strangers in a public place like a restaurant or a coffee shop. Why are some...

A big screenplay is nothing more than a single story told through multiple stories. You could start by writing...

In many screenwriting books, they tell you to write a brief character biography of your hero, villain, and supporting...

Ever watch a movie and not really care about what happens to the characters? That’s a hallmark of a...

A story is more than just entertainment. When ancient tribes sat around a campfire, they told stories to explain...

The hero of every movie needs a goal. That goal can’t just be any goal, but a goal that’s...

Watch any boxing match and you’ll always see two equally matched opponents. While one may be more skilled than...