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“Sex sells” is a tried and true marketing mantra. Nothing captures attention like some hanky-panky. But how to do it well is a serious concern for a writer. A badly written sex scene can ruin an ...

If you've ever struggled with scenes that feel rushed, boring, or underdeveloped, we've got a simple framework that could help you pinpoint the issue. You need to find the balance between three ...

All television writing can be summed up in one word: economy. TV pilots must communicate the world, characters, genre, stakes, and tone to the audience—all in the span of a single episode. One of the ...

There are many elements that go into telling a story onscreen successfully. An audience may not realize it, but as writer/director/actor/crew, you must be aware of ...