tmblranon: from this reddit thread: http://www.reddit.com/r/Screenwriting/comments/1r5y6l/ive_covered_300_spec_scripts_for_5_different/ The original is one poster over 7k px wide.  Open in new page should give you each in readable size. The thread is worth perusing. I see my whole blog is captured in this graphic. My work here is done.

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REVENGE CHARACTERS

CAUTION. When you create a character to settle a score with that bitter teacher or boss from the patriarchy or the douche who screwed the girl you were crushing on, remember that humanizing them is more effective than demonizing them. To really assassinate someone in a revenge character, they can’t be flat on the page…

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OBSTACLES

This is one of the most wonderful meta moments in the history of film. A good obstacle has its own stake in the proceedings, a purpose to fulfill beyond frustrating the protag.

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