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The Story Department Est. 2009 · Karel Segers
Section BOS · screenwriter 44 entries 25 August 2026

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  1. Logline: Definitions

    Let's start by saying what it isn't. It is not a tagline. It is not really a one-paragraph synopsis either.…

    3 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. 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
  4. Bring on the Hero

    About ten years ago I was first introduced to the Hero's Journey. Since then I have found myself regularly relying…

    3 min
  5. Bringing Up Baby

    I was surprised to read the following quote from respected Australian screenwriter Keith Thompson: "an overt focus on structure may…

    6 min
  6. 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