John and Craig examine how writers balance the needs of each scene while keeping the entire story in mind. Then it’s another a round of the Three Page Challenge, where we look at scenes submitted by our listeners. We offer advice for gimmicky reveals, honest character reactions, and consistent POV.
Also this week: open writing assignments, and a checklist of what writers need to know before pursuing one.
In our bonus segment for premium members, what to do when you get bored with what you’re writing. Is that a sign to bail or buckle down?
Links:
- WGA Introduces Project Page check out the pdf here.
- Follow along with our Three Page Challenges: Firebird by Benjamin Blattberg, The Drawing by Todd William Knack, Perdition by Terry Rietta, Ten Million by Helen Sedwick
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- The New 16 inch MacBook Pro
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- Outro by Ryan Gerberding (send us yours!)
- Scriptnotes is produced by Megana Rao and edited by Matthew Chilelli.
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UPDATE 1-19-21 The transcript for this episode can be found here.