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Dec 13, 20204 min read

Screenplay Prep - Date and Time Cues

New screenwriters often worry about setting the period, and if they should slap huge letters across the screen to divulge the year.

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Dec 8, 20206 min read

Screenplay Prep - Narration

First off, this is not a negative article about the use of voice-over narration in screenplays. I am not here to tell you not to do it....

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Dec 4, 20204 min read

Screenplay Prep - Visual Signposts and References

These visuals tell the state of Mr Jones’s lack of wealth, and the fact the children don’t sit and moan about bread and soup shows a degree

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Dec 2, 20204 min read

Screenplay Prep - Resonate

I am invested in the show. I want to know more. What other experiences might resonate with me?

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Nov 28, 20203 min read

Screenplay Prep - What shouldn't happen?

Knowing that something could be better is really frustrating. Picking up on a poorly chosen plot turn or inadequate dialogue can spoil the

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Nov 18, 20202 min read

Screenplay Prep - Scene Headings

A blog on Scene Headings? Really? Yes. Because we get submissions like these: Fix: Must be period rather than colon. The action...

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Nov 10, 20204 min read

Screenplay Prep - A Story Worth Telling

As an unproven writer, the money men will want to be sure their investment is worth the gamble on your story. For that to happen, you need

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Sep 16, 20203 min read

Screenplay Prep - Daily Exercise

Focusing entirely on your first screenplay or writing very little in between will not progress your writing skillset. Even if you are...

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Sep 9, 20203 min read

Screenplay Prep - Visual Exercise for Writing Action

Many new screenwriters admit that they struggle with writing clear and concise action description