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 […]
Words on the page
Dots, Dashes and Parentheticals
Small punctuation difference affect how the reader interprets interrupted screenplay dialogue.
Bear spray is not stronger than pepper spray
They have the same active ingredient, but very different uses.
Plot Holes
Episode - 384
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.