Screenwriting Tricks for Authors

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The Myth of CHAPTER ONE

The Myth of CHAPTER ONE

Screenwriting Tricks for Authors

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Alexandra Sokoloff
Jul 07, 2024
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How many times have you seen this scene in film and TV:

The writer finally has some time alone. They go into their study/garret/hotel room and close the door behind them, sit down at the desk in front of the typewriter/laptop (or parchment scroll), insert a blank page or open a blank screen, and type out:

                                    CHAP…

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