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What do I need to keep in mind when writing a "pilot" episode for a series?
I've been working on a series. However, the series is very long and incomplete, so it's difficult to get feedback on it from others.
So I’ve been considering writing a “pilot” episode. A short story ...
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Can You Hide A Character's Name?
So I'm writing a screenplay and I'm not sure if I can hide my character's name. Do I have to say it in the screenplay but just mention that we don't get their name until later. I've heard I should ...
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If I have an idea for an animated series how do I write it out?
So basically I’ve come up with a story that I believe could be an interesting animated series, but I’m not in the stages where I’m ready to try and pitch it or anything. How should I approach writing ...
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Why write a book when there's a movie in my head?
Around a decade ago, I had a dream. An actual middle of the night dream. An entire movie played in my head, all I had to do was write it down. I did a fair bit of research on the topic then I spent ...
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Is it a good idea to first write the linear plot when writing a segmented screenplay?
I am working on a segmented screen play, involving three major segments cutting in and out frequently. I was planning to write the entire plot in a linear, unsegmented style, then cut it up per the ...
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What existing platforms use crowdsourcing to develop creative writing and editing?
What existing platforms use crowdsourcing to develop creative writing and editing?
What are the barriers in developing an active community? Why would this not work? Has it been tried? Was it ...
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The Protagonist and the 'Mid Point' of a Screenplay
I'm currently working through the preparation process before I start to write my first feature length screenplay, helped in no small part by Syd Field's books.
I've got the three act structure ...
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