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Sep 2024
41m 51s

Conquering the Dreaded Second Act

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Scott and Desiree tackle "the dreaded second act," offering tips to help writers push through one of the toughest parts of any script. Second acts can often slow down momentum and frustrate writers, but Scott gives his expert strategies on learning how to keep your story moving.


Links from discussion: Master Screenplay Structure book


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