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6.18: The Hollywood Formula, with Lou Anders

Writing Excuses

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Crafting Story: Structure and Characters

This chapter explores critical elements of screenplay structure, emphasizing the significance of low points and the pacing in the third act of films. By analyzing examples from both movies and a novel, the discussion highlights character motivations and narrative dynamics essential to storytelling.

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