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Scott McConnell

Scott McConnell

Former film and television producer/showrunner now a story and script consultant helping creatives write more resonant and marketable screenplays.

Why I Love the Stories of Terence Rattigan
Jun 10, 2025

Why I Love the Stories of Terence Rattigan

And how they can help you write better stories!

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How to Plot
Jun 10, 2025
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How to Plot

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A Simple Test to See if Your Story Premise Is Any Good
Jun 04, 2025

A Simple Test to See if Your Story Premise Is Any Good

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Tips of how to draft a screenplay
Jun 03, 2025
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Tips of how to draft a screenplay

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Using a Beat Sheet to Create a Screenplay
May 27, 2025
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Using a Beat Sheet to Create a Screenplay

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Are the Best Films Today True Stories?
May 20, 2025

Are the Best Films Today True Stories?

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How to Create Dialog
May 18, 2025
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How to Create Dialog

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How to Create Plot Twists
May 14, 2025

How to Create Plot Twists

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Creating Empathy and Antipathy
May 13, 2025
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Creating Empathy and Antipathy

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Screenplay Superstructure of Choices
May 07, 2025
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Screenplay Superstructure of Choices

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