Section Q · The Dept Revisited
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25 August 2026
The Dept Revisited
A weekly pick from the best and most popular articles from the vaults of The Story Department.
Section Q · The Dept Revisited
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[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,…
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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…
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The Structure Of Character
Every once in a while I feel the need to open up this can of worms, this time because of…
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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…
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The Power of Next
'Being in the moment' may be a way to keep your mental sanity; it is not where you want your…
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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…