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The Two Basic Narrative Structures. Which is Best for Your Story?

The Two Basic Narrative Structures. Which is Best for Your Story?

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My Resonant Screenplay Roadmap to Guide You to Write Great Stories

My Resonant Screenplay Roadmap to Guide You to Write Great Stories

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Six Months of one-on-one Coaching from a Story Expert

Six Months of one-on-one Coaching from a Story Expert

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Scott McConnell

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A Powerful Story Song: Father and Son

A Powerful Story Song: Father and Son

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Scott McConnell
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Story Mechanics vs. Story Values?

Story Mechanics vs. Story Values?

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Scott McConnell
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Bob Dylan Movie Recommendation

Bob Dylan Movie Recommendation

The Unknown

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Scott McConnell
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The Brutal Truth About Writing You Can't Trust Your Own Eyes

The Brutal Truth About Writing You Can't Trust Your Own Eyes

Scott McConnell
Scott McConnell
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Spielberg's Most Poignant Masterwork The Fabelmans

Spielberg's Most Poignant Masterwork The Fabelmans

Dreams vs. Family

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Scott McConnell
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How to Write Professional Dialogue

How to Write Professional Dialogue

Advice from a famous novelist

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Scott McConnell
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This Keeps Writers and Producers from Reaching the Next Level!

This Keeps Writers and Producers from Reaching the Next Level!

THEME

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Scott McConnell
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How to Use "But" to Create a Stronger Story Concept

How to Use "But" to Create a Stronger Story Concept

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Scott McConnell
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The Story Power of Research

The Story Power of Research

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Scott McConnell
Why Loglines Suck

Why Loglines Suck

Premise Lines are the Key

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Scott McConnell
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How to Find Your Story!

How to Find Your Story!

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Scott McConnell
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How to Use Sequences to Write a Stronger Script

How to Use Sequences to Write a Stronger Script

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Scott McConnell
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