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Section BOI · screenplay 43 entries 26 August 2026

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Michael Hauge Interview – Part 1

    MICHAEL HAUGE is a story consultant, author and lecturer who works with writers and filmmakers. He has coached or consulted…

    11 min
  5. Exciting Coincidence?

    "A strong inciting incident is an event that happens to the protagonist, never an action by the protagonist", I said.…

    9 min
  6. Killing My Darlings

    This blog started when a certain analysis of Michael Mann's THE INSIDER sparked my frustration. Discussing BLADE RUNNER in a…

    6 min