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Script Notes, Explained!: SHOW, DON'T TELL

11/4/2024

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What does “Show, Don’t Tell” really mean in the context of cinema, and how can you incorporate it into your script? In today's Script Notes, EXPLAINED!, we break down the concept using the opening scene from Steven Spielberg's JURASSIC PARK. Let's see how this film uses this technique to create tension and intrigue the audience from the very beginning.

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Script Notes, Explained!: THE INCITING INCIDENT

10/28/2024

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Creating a goal for your character is the first step in driving the narrative forward, as it gives them a clear motivation that shapes their actions, decisions, and development throughout the story.

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why you don't need script coverage

10/19/2023

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Script Coverage
Script coverage is for buyers not screenwriters. SAY WHAAATTT???

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HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE RESOLUTION for your screenplay

6/15/2023

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Every screenplay needs a resolution. No matter the format, the resolution is a crucial story element that completes the screenplay. But what is the resolution in a screenplay and how can you ensure that your screenplay has one? In this article, we are breaking down resolutions and discussing three core elements for effective resolutions. ​

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Exploring your Creative identity: Nurturing your voice as a screenwriter

6/8/2023

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screenplay voice
Before you sit down to write a script, you have to feel confident and prepared. That means you have to know and trust that only YOU can tell your story. In this article, we will delve into the importance of finding your voice as a writer and provide valuable insights to help you unleash the power of authenticity in your screenplay so that you can stop procrastinating and get to writing. 

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UNDERSTANDING SCREENPLAY STRUCTURE

6/1/2023

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screenplay structure
Why is screenplay structure important and why should all scripts adhere to basic structure guidelines? In this article, we are talking screenplay structure as we break down and understand its key elements and how they contribute to the overall impact of a screenplay.

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how to find a writers' community online: Script/Screenplay support

5/18/2023

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Finding a writers’ community can be hard. But sometimes finding a community can be simpler than you think. In this article, we’re highlighting three online spaces where you can connect with other writers in order to grow as a writer and improve your screenplay!

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Is AI the Future of Hollywood? New era screenwriting

5/11/2023

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AI screenwriting
AI is everywhere. And it’s making its way to Hollywood. In this article, we are addressing some of the fears of AI taking over Hollywood and how you as a screenwriting can best prepare you and your scripts for the inevitable. ​

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Why screenWriters Are Striking: Everything You Need to Know about the WGA Strike

5/4/2023

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​If you’re tapped into any screenwriting communities, you’ve probably heard by now that the screenwriters are striking. But what does this mean and what caused the strike? In this article, we are discussing everything you need to know about the WGA writers strike.

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