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Non-linear story structure: out-of-order segments
Craft
February 18, 202613 min read

Writing Non-Linear Narratives (Like Pulp Fiction)

The script doesn't start at the beginning. It starts in the middle. How to break time and still land,with a map and a reason.

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Silent scene: figure in space, no dialogue
Craft
February 18, 202611 min read

How to Write a Silent Scene (Visual Storytelling)

No dialogue. Just action, image, and rhythm. How to put it on the page so the director and the actor can see it.

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Protagonist and main character as distinct roles
Craft
February 18, 202612 min read

The Role of the Protagonist vs. The Main Character

They're not always the same person. The protagonist drives the plot. The main character is who we're with. When to split them,and why it matters.

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Magic system: rules, cost, effect
Craft
February 18, 202612 min read

Creating a Magic System for Fantasy Screenplays

What can magic do? What does it cost? Who has it? Build the rules so magic creates problems as well as solutions.

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Jargon in dialogue: medical or procedural terms
Craft
February 18, 202612 min read

How to Write Realistic Medical or Police Jargon

The cop says something that sounds like a real briefing. The doctor rattles off a phrase that makes the nurse nod. Minimum dose: enough to convince, not a lecture.

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TV Bible as single source: world, characters, pilot; dark mode technical sketch
Craft
February 17, 202614 min read

How to Write a TV Bible: The Ultimate Guide for Series Creators

Developing the world, characters, and pilot. The document that proves you have a series,not just a script. Build the foundation that sells and anchors the room.

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Novel to screenplay: book to script; translation from prose to film; dark mode technical sketch
Craft
February 17, 202613 min read

Converting Your Novel into a Screenplay: A Step-by-Step Guide

Adaptation techniques. How to turn internal monologue into visual action. Find the spine, translate meaning into behavior and subtext, and let the script stand on its own.

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Script to pitch deck to market; Visual Pitch Deck export; dark mode technical sketch
Pitch
February 17, 202612 min read

How to Pitch Your Script to Netflix or Studios in 2026

The reality of the market. The pitch deck. Export the Visual Pitch Deck directly from your script so the deck and the script stay one vision.

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