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How ‘Colin From Accounts’ Writers Craft a Hilarious TV Pilot
A dog. A nipple. A piece of human poop. This may not sound like a recipe for a great romantic sitcom, but with sizzling natural chemistry between the two leads, Colin From Accounts may be the funniest streaming show.
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5 Reasons You Should Write a Sports Biopic Like 'Clipped'
Clipped is a sports drama that’s been causing quite a buzz.
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What Is a Set Piece and How To Plan Them in Your Script
To put it in simple terms, a “set piece” is a pivotal scene in a film that serves as a centerpiece of action, emotion, or visual spectacle. These carefully crafted scenes are executed to excite audiences and leave a lasting impact long after they hav...
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Punching Above Your Weight: How 'I Play Rocky' Makes a Case for Writing Biopics
“Yo, Adrian!”
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The Differences Between a Rewrite and a Polish
Rewriting your script or another writer’s script is one of the primary jobs of a professional screenwriter.
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Why Short Stories Are Better Than Pitches
If there’s one thing I know about screenwriters, they love the process of pitching their movie ideas to industry professionals.
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How To Create Memorable Characters for Your Short Story
Crafting memorable characters is the first step in writing engaging short stories. As the reader, we are choosing to spend a brief period of time inside the head of the main character, going on an emotional ride with them that may bring us a new pers...
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5 Screenwriting Insights from a Professional Script Reader
Screenwriting can raise many questions or doubts about whether something is working. While asking your friends to check out your screenplay can be helpful in some ways, having a professional give you feedback can help you create a great, sellable scr...
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Writers' Room Etiquette for Screenwriters
Picture this: somehow, through the ups and downs of showbiz, after many scripts written and not produced, you’ve managed to get staffed on your very first TV show. Congrats! The writers’ room is where TV is born, and while landing a TV writing gig is...
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What’s new in Final Draft 13?
WRITING GOALS &
PRODUCTIVITY STATS
Set goals and get valuable insights to take your work to the next level
TYPEWRITER
A new typewriter-like view option improves your focus
EMOJI
Craft more realistic onscreen text exchanges and make your notes more emotive
And so much more, thoughtfully designed to help unleash your creativity.
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