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How do I get to the heart of my story when writing a treatment? What kind of background, character arcs, or other ingredients should be included?

How do I get to the heart of my story when writing a treatment? What kind of background, character arcs, or other ingredients should be included?

Apr 22, 2011 - 12:00 AM

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Is it possible for the inciting incident to happen after the first turning point?

Is it possible for the inciting incident to happen after the first turning point?

Apr 21, 2011 - 12:00 AM

Is subconscious desire really limited to just nine categories?

Is subconscious desire really limited to just nine categories?

Apr 20, 2011 - 12:00 AM

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Do you know any useful exercises for screenwriters, other than writing a screenplay?

Do you know any useful exercises for screenwriters, other than writing a screenplay?

Apr 19, 2011 - 12:00 AM

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How much research does one have to do in order to write a historical piece?

How much research does one have to do in order to write a historical piece?

Apr 18, 2011 - 12:00 AM

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How do you write a story in which one inciting incident sets off the main plot and several subplots for the protagonist that may be divergent?

How do you write a story in which one inciting incident sets off the main plot and several subplots for the protagonist that may be divergent?

Apr 15, 2011 - 12:00 AM

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In a horror screenplay combined with an education plot, how would you suggest arcing the protagonist to a positive attitude toward life when the story is about violence, evil and death?

In a horror screenplay combined with an education plot, how would you suggest arcing the protagonist to a positive attitude toward life when the story is about violence, evil and death?

Apr 14, 2011 - 12:00 AM

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When you have more than one climax, where you cannot resolve the main plot and the subplots all at the same time, how would you suggest treating them if they do seem to suggest slightly different controlling ideas?

When you have more than one climax, where you cannot resolve the main plot and the subplots all at the same time, how would you suggest treating them if they do seem to suggest slightly different controlling ideas?

Apr 13, 2011 - 12:00 AM

How would you go about introducing several important characters during the first act/first half of the story in an effective and compelling way?

How would you go about introducing several important characters during the first act/first half of the story in an effective and compelling way?

Apr 12, 2011 - 12:00 AM

Which nationality do you think makes the best storytellers? Does it help to be a "loser nation"? Does the presence of melancholy help?

Which nationality do you think makes the best storytellers? Does it help to be a "loser nation"? Does the presence of melancholy help?

Apr 11, 2011 - 12:00 AM

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