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Writing about Writing
Posts about general writing advice, industry observations, and more!
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!
Mic
Feb 19, 20254 min read
Writing Advice Wednesday: How to Format Intercutting
Write like a filmmaker: Intercutting made simple, formatting made easy!
Mic
Feb 5, 20256 min read
How to Write With the Screen in Mind (part 3 - character and scene descriptions)
You can so clearly see every little detail of your story in your mind; but how do you effectively express it in your action description?
Mic
May 4, 20246 min read
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
Mic
Apr 27, 20245 min read
Get To The Point! (Writing Effective Action Description)
Sometimes literary flair can enhance a script. Other times, it distracts from what's most important: the story.
Mic
Mar 3, 20243 min read
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