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Awesome! (can't wait to watch it)
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I *loved* this movie.
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This is when Millenial brain kicks in for me and suddenly I have Lit's "My Own Worst Enemy" trapped in my head for the rest of the day
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This is poetry
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Planning a social media reel? A product launch video? Same rules apply:
✏️ Know your story
📷 Sketch your scenes
🎬 Plan transitions and pacing
New blog up on how to storyboard for literally any kind of video.
Grab it here:
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Ready to go down the rabbit hole with us? Let's explore:
-The origin
-Why it’s such a rare (but powerful) tool
-How it’s evolved in modern media—from Dexter to Mr. Robot
-And how you can use it effectively in your own scripts
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📝 Write the bad version. Seriously. You’ll fix it later.
⏩ Skip to a part of the script you’re excited to write.
🗣️ Read the line out loud—how would you actually say it?
Not every sentence needs to be perfect on the first try.
Just keep going. You’ll find your way through.
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Plus: if you bring on guests, a script can double as a call sheet—questions, timing, segment notes, all in one place.
Lowers stress, ups your confidence. 💪
(and makes you sound like a pro)
For more on how to write a podcast script:
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There’s no one right way to script a podcast:
– some folks write every word
– some stick to bullet points
– some just script the intro + outro
Whatever helps you stay focused + get your message across 💡
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B-stories give your characters depth.
They shape your world.
They matter.
So when you write? Don’t just focus on your lead — build a world where every relationship counts.
We broke down what makes a B-story work (with examples):
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And Frozen? Elsa’s powers may drive the plot, but it’s Anna and Elsa’s sisterhood that redefines what a true love story looks like.
The B-story becomes the point. 💙
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In The Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta’s relationship might seem like a love story on the side…
But it’s a survival strategy. It complicates her choices, reveals her values, and raises emotional stakes.
That’s a B-story fueling tension.
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Or take Back to the Future.
Everyone talks about Marty, but George McFly’s transformation is what makes the ending land.
The B-story arc of George finding confidence reshapes their entire family timeline.
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In Finding Nemo, Marlin’s mission is the A-plot.
But it’s Dory’s impact on him—the way she challenges his fears and teaches him to let go—that gives the story heart.
That’s a B-story doing its job.
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💡 Get the "shinies" out — jot down the core beats, tone, or characters that came to you
📌 Leave yourself just enough breadcrumbs to come back to it later
🛑 Don't deep-dive or hyper-fixate on this idea if it'll derail your current flow.
Every writer has their own rhythm. What's yours?
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You never know when inspiration will strike — and that's part of the magic. ✨
Some writers swear by focusing on one script at a time. Others juggle a few to keep ideas fresh.
If a brand new idea hits mid-project, try this:
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When writing scenes that pack a punch, your job as a screenwriter is to write with energy. Let the script guide the flow without micromanaging it.
For more tips, we've got you covered:
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Let's look at John Wick 4’s club fight. The script sets the tone. The scene comes to life thanks to everyone behind the scenes making it move.
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Montages work when they reflect change — emotional, physical, or both.
Script it with purpose.
For more on montages:
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Team America - a montage about montages (and training to save... the world).
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Up: a love story without words (and insight into why Carl is... Carl)
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Rocky - the classic training montage
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25 pages!!
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What a bad call sheet gets you:
🚨 Confusion
🔥 Chaos
💸 Time lost
📉 Budget... gone
The line between a great shoot and a total mess? It's thinner than you'd think.
Make your call sheet work for you — not against you:
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An OG! 👑
Personally, those emails are my favorite!
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Edit boldly. Let your story go where no script has gone before. You never know what universe you'll create! 🌌
Oh, and May the 4th Be With You.
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Want to see how it can sharpen your scenes?
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Commercials may be short, but it doesn't make them any less of an art form. You have less than a minute to make an impact -and- sell a product.
Ready to craft the next spot that'll have people yelling "WHERE'S THE BEEF?" for twenty years?