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Section HE · beat 13 entries 26 August 2026

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  1. Plot Point: Introduction

    The essence of 'plot point' is the essence of drama, yet I find it hard to define. There will always…

    2 min
  2. Act One: No Inciting Incident

    BRUBAKER strays from the traditional structure because of its offbeat First Act. It lacks an Inciting Incident, nor does it…

    2 min
  3. Writing in Sin

    After seeing CANDY tonight, I'm baffled that so-called established filmmakers can get it so wrong. And let me tell you,…

    4 min
  4. The Good Read

    Recently I had the privilege and honour of reading a script by one of the most hyped young writers in…

    10 min
  5. Just Ad(d) Words

    No post in September. I had other matters to attend to (photo). (For the whole story, you may have to…

    7 min
  6. Stop Reading Scripts

    THE DA VINCI CODE came and went, PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST came and stayed and our own…

    6 min