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Two transitions in a row

August 18, 2020 Formatting, QandA, Words on the page

Don Donahue writes: > How would you format two transitions in a row? > I’m experimenting with a transition where a drone gets shot down in Alaska. Right now I have… CUT TO STATIC: FADE TO BLIZZARD: > Is this acceptable? Is there a better way to do this? This looks awkward. It feels like […]

Dots, Dashes and Parentheticals

July 8, 2019 Formatting, Words on the page

Small punctuation difference affect how the reader interprets interrupted screenplay dialogue.

Bear spray is not stronger than pepper spray

January 24, 2019 Arlo Finch, Books, Words on the page

They have the same active ingredient, but very different uses.

Plot Holes

Episode - 384

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January 22, 2019 Film Industry, Follow Up, Scriptnotes, Story and Plot, Transcribed, Words on the page, Writing Process

John and Craig dive into plot holes: why they happen, how to fix them, why not to fix them, and how to turn them into opportunities.

We also respond to listener questions on outlining, servicing many storylines, and what screenwriting challenges go under-appreciated.

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