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S3 Ep21: Lucy Prebble, playwright and screenwriter

In Writing with Hattie Crisell

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Building a Mega Wall of Plot Points

Over time, the events of a show are visually represented on a massive 20-foot wall, with episodes listed vertically and character names horizontally. Initially, the wall is filled with various plot points, but as the season progresses, more situational elements come into play, possibly influenced by the comedy background of the writers. This approach emphasizes starting with character in a specific situation, similar to the structure of a sitcom.

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