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Creating Hooks for a Series Concept in TV Writing
Power multiple episodes and seasons with a well-planned concept.
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Oct 314 min read
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How to Write a Series for TV or Social Media
Discover how to write a TV series or micro drama with expert tips on planning, developing and writing character arcs, storylines and scripts.
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Oct 94 min read
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So You Want to Get into TV Writing: Here's What I Know
How to get your script on the screen: a personal account of getting into TV writing and the state of the industry today.
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Sep 308 min read
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Your Friends & Neighbors: Do we Need Another TV Series About the Rich?
Do we need another show about rich, white people?
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Jun 164 min read
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Why International Productions Film in Hungary
Hungary has become the second largest filming hub in Europe after London. Why?
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May 103 min read
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Autopsy of WEDNESDAY Pilot Episode: How to Set up a Story Concept in 8 Minutes.
We've performed a structural autopsy on the first eight minutes of WEDNESDAY S01 E01 to reveal the secrets behind addictive storytelling.
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Apr 285 min read
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Micro Drama: Storytelling in Bite-Sized Form
In a world where attention spans are shrinking and content is consumed at lightning speed, vertical drama (sometimes known as micro dramas) have emerged as a popular form of storytelling. These ultra-short narratives try to pack the emotional depth of a full-length screenplay into just a few minutes, making them a perfect form of escapism for digital audiences in a hurry. But not only can these dramas be consumed quickly, they can also be made quickly and at an affordable cos
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Mar 254 min read
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David Lynch’s Twin Peaks 35 years later: A Writer's Perspective
Rewatching David Lynch’s Twin Peaks 35 years later from a writer's perspective.
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Jan 315 min read
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What to Watch December 2024
Want to disconnect from reality in December? Here's what to watch over the holiday season.
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Dec 2, 20244 min read
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15 TV Series Set In Small Towns: The Strange & The Spooky
What is it about a small town that attracts viewers like a magnet? Â Â For me, the love affair with small town drama began thirty odd years ago with Twin Peaks . Who could forget the cherry pie-obsessed FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper investigating Laura Palmer's murder (a girl with a lot of secrets), or the simply bizarre dancing dwarf in the Red Room? Thanks to iconic shows like this, audiences have certain expectations about series set in small towns. Namely, that they should
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Oct 7, 20247 min read
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Bodkin: A Small Town Big Drama Netflix TV Series
Waiting for part 2 of season 3 to drop or looking for an antidote to Bridgerton fever? Try Bodkin.
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Jun 9, 20241 min read
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The Power of Silence in Scene Writing: Tony Soprano Goes to Therapy.
Watch the scene that introduced the world to Tony Soprano and note the use of silences and subtext!
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May 9, 20242 min read
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The Truth Behind Baby Reindeer: A Writer's Journey into Authentic Vulnerability
Baby Reindeer from a writer's perspective: what is it about this story that has hit the mark with audiences?
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Apr 22, 20243 min read
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5 TV Scenes That Reveal Character & Motivation Through Subtext.
5 TV scenes that illustrate how to reveal character and motivation in interesting and unique ways.
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Mar 29, 20244 min read
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Female Anti-heroes: Riding the Wave of Rage.
5 examples of female anti-heroes and how they're representing more complex female characters on screen.
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Mar 29, 20245 min read
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Succession Wins Big at Golden Globes Proving Audiences Love Unlikeable Characters.
The TV drama I hated at first but grew to love has won the award for best TV drama series at the Golden Globes. Usually I'm a sucker for...
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Jan 8, 20242 min read
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Better Call Saul: Story, Character & Relationship Goals
When Mad Men finished back in 2015, fellow devotees and I threw a themed cocktail party. But how to give Better Call Saul a proper send...
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Aug 26, 20223 min read
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Dial M for Menopause: Women over 50 in TV
Sandra Oh as Eve in "Killing Eve" - Gareth Gatrell, BBC America This could be misconstrued, but I have a thing for shows helmed by...
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Apr 20, 20214 min read
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