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Posts about general writing advice, industry observations, and more!


Rule of 3-Act Structure: AI Slop (woman with giant rock breaking glass bridge meme)
Story structure is everywhere. Even in places you'd never expect -- like the viral AI slop video of a woman smashing a glass bridge with a giant rock.
Believe it or not, that 15-second video nails a complete 3-act structure.
Here’s the breakdown...

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Oct 16 min read
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Writing Advice Wednesday: When to Use ALL-CAPS in a Screenplay
Someone skim-reading your script is inevitable. Don’t let your important details get missed -- learn how to use ALL-CAPS effectively!

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Feb 194 min read
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Opening Sequences: Where Stories Thrive or Die
Your first 15 pages can make or break your script. Learn how to hook your audience fast—or risk their eternal boredom. 🔥🎬

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Feb 18 min read
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Sequel Analysis: Joker: Folie à Deux
A musical, courtroom drama, and psychological thriller walk into a bar. The result is Folie à Deux, and it's better than the original Joker.

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Oct 3, 202416 min read
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Killing Your Darlings
Sometimes a story WANT can seem like a story NEED, and vice versa! Using this revision tactic will help you determine which is which.

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Jul 26, 20247 min read
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What Your Logline Says About Your Script
Anyone who hears or reads your logline is going to make snap judgements about it. Find out what your logline says about your script!

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Jun 15, 20249 min read
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How to Write With the Screen in Mind (part 2 - parentheticals)
Unnecessary parentheticals are the easiest thing to fix, but the hardest thing for writers to let go of. Learn why, and how you can fix this

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Apr 27, 20245 min read
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How to Make Targeted and Smart Revisions
Heading into a revision, staying focused is crucial in order to not lose sight of your creative idea. Here are some tips to stay focused...

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Apr 13, 20246 min read
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Writing Effective Action Description (Part II)
Learn specific tools you can use RIGHT NOW to make your action description more effective, and even trim your screenplay by a few pages!

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Mar 9, 20247 min read
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