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October 28, 2010 Formatting, QandA, Words on the page

One hyphen, two hyphens or none at all?

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September 9, 2009 Formatting, Words on the page

I handed in a script today, and thought it might be helpful to talk through my best practices when finishing up a draft.

Show your work

March 15, 2009 Awards, Directors, Rant

Screenwriting continues to be the most transparent and opaque part of moviemaking.

Money 101 for screenwriters

December 18, 2008 Film Industry, How-To, WGA

Read this before you cash that first check.

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