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


Mic
Feb 18 min read
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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Mic
Oct 3, 202416 min read
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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Mic
Aug 24, 202411 min read
Adaptation Analysis: Heathers
What works in the Heathers musical? What doesn't work in the original film? What makes both of them shine in their own ways? Read on to see!
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Mic
Jul 26, 20247 min read
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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Mic
Apr 13, 20246 min read
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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Mic
Mar 9, 20247 min read
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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Mic
Feb 19, 20246 min read
The Only 5 Plot Points Your Story Needs (and where they should occur)
"Story structure is built on vibes." To be honest: that's not entirely wrong. This "vibe" can be determined...
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