How Many Screenplays Have You Written? [POLL]
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How Many Screenplays Have You Written? [POLL]
June 19, 2010 – 11:14 am | Leave a Comment!

If you’ve ever been in a screenwriting class or workshop, you’ve probably come across the question, “How many screenplays have you written?” — I thought it might be fun to ask the community here.
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Top 50 Teen Problems that Add Character Depth
July 16, 2009 – 1:06 am | 3 Comments
Top 50 Teen Problems that Add Character Depth

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Two Ways to Create Mysterious Characters
June 26, 2009 – 1:15 am | No Comment

One thing that always entertains me as a reader is when a screenwriter adds a shade of mystery to a character’s background. It adds depth, darkness, and imperfection, which in turn reflects the human condition.
While …

101: Character Backstory
June 7, 2009 – 12:26 am | 3 Comments

So, what’s you story? Answer this question and you’ll probably include a bit about where you came from, where you are, and where you’re going. The first portion of this answer is your character backstory.
The …