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The Well Written Scene, Part 2

August 11, 2017

Beginning, Middles and Ends In a screenplay, just like your plot, a well-structured scene will have a beginning, middle and end. Beginnings You must establish who the protagonist of the scene is and what they want.  Except for the first time we meet a character, this is done BEFORE the scene starts.  This is what … More The Well Written Scene, Part 2

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The Well Written Scene, Part 1

August 4, 2017

One Good Scene Deserves Another While we’re on the topic of scene work, let’s examine what makes a scene pop in a screenplay. What are the essential tasks of a scene in a screenplay?  They must do two essential things.  Move the story forward and keep the audience engaged. One Job at a Time A … More The Well Written Scene, Part 1

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