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Section BWA · story 95 entries 25 August 2026

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  1. POV: Omniscient Point of View

    In an Australian government document relating to script development I found the term 'omnipotent POV'. In a specialised screenwriting magazine…

    2 min
  2. Shifting POV

    Often when filmmakers use the term 'omniscient point of view', I believe what they really mean is: 'shifting point of…

    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