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Section A · Author: <span>Karel FG Segers</span> 425 entries 26 August 2026

Author: <span>Karel FG Segers</span>

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  1. POV: When to Shift?

    Because the first shift of POV in a film may jolt the audience's experience, it works best where this brief…

    3 min
  2. Arcs and Endings (2)

    Should you write a happy ending? Commercial common sense will tell you: yes, you should. Robert McKee says: "Tell the…

    4 min
  3. Arcs and Endings (1)

    The finest writing not only reveals true character, but arcs or changes to that inner nature, for better or worse.…

    2 min
  4. Structural Overviews: Why?

    Right after learning the principles of structure, it will be hard to apply them to your own work immediately. Better…

    1 min
  5. Structure: Shawshank Redemption

    A structural overview of The Shawshank Redemption (Frank Darabont, 1994). It was nominated for seven Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best…

    5 min
  6. Structure: Terminator 2

    A structural overview of Terminator 2: Judgment Day (J. Cameron, 1991). Terminator 2 offers amazing entertainment, with groundbreaking visual effects…

    4 min