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5 Great TV Show Cold Opens & Why They Work
A well-written cold open can hook your reader in the first few pages of your script. Here are 5 cold opens to pick some pointers for your own scripts!
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5 Great TV Show Cold Opens & Why They Work
A well-written cold open can hook your reader in the first few pages of your script. Here are 5 cold opens to pick some pointers for your own scripts!
The Truth About Writing Music into Your Screenplay
Screenwriters have long been cautioned to avoid writing music into their screenplays. Here's how to make songs in screenplays work!
WD Wants Your Feedback!
We are constantly looking to improve your experience. Help us help you get the screenwriting content that's relevant to you!
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Is Your Screenplay a Blueprint or a Novel?
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