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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.

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Important Changes to Story Guy Newsletter
Jul 17, 2025

Important Changes to Story Guy Newsletter

Please read so you don't lose your free subscription

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Thematic Conflict: Marrying Theme and Premise
Jul 15, 2025
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Thematic Conflict: Marrying Theme and Premise

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The Power of Implication in Writing and Directing!
Jul 15, 2025

The Power of Implication in Writing and Directing!

Analyzing the First Scene of John Ford’s The Searchers

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Creating Powerful Character Arcs
Jul 08, 2025
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Creating Powerful Character Arcs

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How to Write a Drama
Jul 02, 2025

How to Write a Drama

This genre has its own nature that must be obeyed to write a powerful drama

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How to Escalate to Grab an Audience
Jul 01, 2025
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How to Escalate to Grab an Audience

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What can a script consultant do for you?
Jun 25, 2025

What can a script consultant do for you?

Which does your script need?

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Protagonist, POV, and Logic to Create a Compelling Screen Story
Jun 24, 2025
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Protagonist, POV, and Logic to Create a Compelling Screen Story

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Themes to inspire your audience
Jun 18, 2025

Themes to inspire your audience

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How to Raise the Stakes
Jun 17, 2025
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How to Raise the Stakes

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