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July 11, 2017
Does your antagonist tie in thematically with your protagonist’s arc? Your answer to that, and three more questions, will help you craft memorable villains.
September 12, 2016
Don’t be afraid of the number three. It may seem like a tired trope, but it’s one of the most effective ways to structure your drama.
August 18, 2016
Screenwriters have love/hate relationships with third acts. For the third film in a trilogy, it’s supremely difficult at best and impossible at worst.
June 17, 2016
Seemingly unnecessary dialogue can advance your plot, reveal your characters or illustrate your theme, while successfully disguised as ordinary chatter.
June 1, 2016
Learn to establish your movie’s multiple characters quickly and convincingly.