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Read morefyp-psychology: PSYCHOLOGY FACT # 200 Anger triggers the region of the brain associated with honesty, that’s when the truth comes out. Read more psychology facts Here
Read moreToday I resolved
To be a Nicholls finalist next year, and I have been scrolling my dash and writing down odd bits of plot, characters and unusual scenework that I will use in my all-new feature script, which I just decided will be called “Lucid”. ONLY stuff from my dash. You guys are amazing. This script is already a…
Read morefilmcourage: (Watch the video on Youtube here) BREAKING BAD Script Analysis – Pilot Episode – Theme and the A and B Stories via FilmCourage.com. Do you know you need 28 beats spread out over 4 storylines in your hour-drama pilot? Now you do! This is a fun little 9 minute intro to designing your script.
Read moreNever feel that you’re ‘married’ to an idea, even if it was the original idea that sparked the story. It might have to go, like a scaffolding that comes down after a mural is painted. Laini Taylor (via psliterary) Reblogging with comments because it’s SO true for screenplays. When I read your script, I see…
Read moreYour Sad Sack Protag
Your protag isn’t relatable or sympathetic just because a bunch of bad things happen to them. Sympathy for your protag does not come from “woe is me” stuff like, “My mom picked today to kick me out of the house, even though I got fired and dumped and lost my phone before noon!” A pile-on of…
Read moreHow I know the writer is a horny little woman-hating moral cesspool-dwelling pervert
Wait. I found this in my drafts. I never finished the post, and now I can’t remember why I wrote it.
Read moreRespect and Your Protagonist
When you create your characters and sketch out your plot, you will notice the moments when the events of the plot challenge the values of your protagonist. It doesn’t really matter where on the alignment your character falls – – as long as in those moments, their decisions are consistent with who they are and…
Read morewriting-questions-answered: Anonymous asked: Do you have any knowledge about screenwriting? I was going to ask if the 120 page limit for a movie script was as strict as my internet search was making it out to be. (First time spec script writer) If not, perhaps you might know of some tumblr script writing blogs? I…
Read more10 Great Websites To Download Movie Scripts
10 Great Websites To Download Movie Scripts 1. IMSDB – Internet Movie Screenplay Database http://www.imsdb.com/ IMDB has proven a valuable resource for researching movie crews, casts, and trivia. IMSDB is just as useful for those looking for screenplays of all kinds and genres. 2. Go Into the Story http://gointothestory.blcklst.com/free-script-downloads/ Go Into the Story is the…
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