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Section AVJ · mckee 22 entries 25 August 2026

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  1. Glossary

    The following is a basic list of terms I believe you should have an understanding of. To be a professional,…

    4 min
  2. The Secret

    While you were out celebrating New Year's Eve, I was watching David Cronenberg's eXistenZ on DVD. Not that I'm such…

    3 min
  3. Plot Point: Brainstorming Plot Points

    Writing a first draft is in essence brainstorming plot points and writing them down in a more or less chronological…

    3 min
  4. Logline: Introduction

    McKee's STORY gave me the illusion the logline is one of the last things you ever write. Why? Because during…

    2 min
  5. 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
  6. POV: McKee’s View

    "The more time spent with a character, the more opportunity to witness his choices. The result is more empathy and…

    2 min