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Sep 5
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K-Pop Demon Hunters: 3 Ways to Elevate Y...

Jacob Krueger
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In this episode of the Write Your Screenplay Podcast, Jacob Krueger explores how K-Pop Demon Hunters transforms a wild premise into a moving story. You’ll discover 3 tools every writer can use to elevate their screenwriting: research that makes your world culturally rich and emotionally grounded, themes that turn spectacle into resonance, and characters whos ... Show More
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