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November 1, 2020
How to Start a Script With a Killer Opening Scene
The opening scene of a script is an all-important narrative tool that raises the storytelling bar by drawing the reader…
January 19, 2017
First Draft:
Stay True to Your First Idea to Avoid Killing Characters With Too Much Plot
Learn how to tap into your initial stimulus—the seed of the idea that first captured your imagination—to avoid stunting your…