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The Story Department Est. 2009 · Karel Segers
Section Q · The Dept Revisited 7 entries 25 August 2026

The Dept Revisited

A weekly pick from the best and most popular articles from the vaults of The Story Department.

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  1. [The Dept Revisited]: Structuring the Facts

    Turning real events into a working screen drama is a hell of a challenge. Whether it be a historical movie,…

    3 min
  2. Are You A Reader Of Screenplays Or A Watcher Of Movies?

    Some respected screenwriting gurus claim that you should read and study as many screenplays as possible. It doesn't matter if…

    3 min
  3. The Structure Of Character

    Every once in a while I feel the need to open up this can of worms, this time because of…

    6 min
  4. In Late, Out Early

    When Goldman wrote "get in late and leave early", he was not talking about how you watch a bad movie.He…

    5 min
  5. The Power of Next

    'Being in the moment' may be a way to keep your mental sanity; it is not where you want your…

    3 min
  6. The Three C’s of a Scene

    Your primary focus is on story and less on writing scenes, sharp dialogue or gripping action. Inevitably, though, once figured…

    3 min