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Penelope Poole

Idea, Premise, Concept, Plot, or Story?

It’s not surprising that screenwriters often confuse these terms. There doesn’t appear to be a definitive common understanding of these words in the screenwriting world.

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January 26, 2022 No Comments
Penelope Poole

How do I get a screenwriting agent or manager?

A manager is like a professional parent – he or she will work with you, read your scripts and give you actionable notes, encourage and advise you and organize meetings.

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January 24, 2022 No Comments
Penelope Poole

Whitespace in Screenplays – It Matters

When a script looks right, with the right amount of whitespace, professional readers get excited because there’s a small chance it could turn out to be a good read; a hidden gem.

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January 20, 2022 No Comments
Penelope Poole

Show, Don’t Tell – But How?

The golden ticket to understanding how to show, not tell, is to think of every action line as a camera shot. If the camera can’t see it, delete it.

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January 20, 2022 No Comments
Penelope Poole

12-Sequence Screenplay Outline – How to Plan Your Feature script

What is a 12 sequence screenplay outline? A 12 Scene Screenplay sequence is a fantastic way to outline your 3-Act feature screenplay. This type of

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January 11, 2022 No Comments
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Penelope Poole

How to Create Authentic Screenplay Characters Part 3 of 4

Character development – Part 3 Describe Your Character Next, describe your character on first mention. You have limited action lines to introduce them, so make

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November 17, 2021 No Comments
Penelope Poole

How to Create Authentic Screenplay Characters Part 2 of 4

Character development Part 2 – How to name your characters Like every Legend, your primary characters need a first name and a last name. Even

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November 16, 2021 No Comments
Penelope Poole

How to Create Authentic Screenplay Characters Part 1 of 4

Character development Part 1 – Building Legends Developing your characters for feature screenplays can be a huge challenge for storytellers because you have less than

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November 15, 2021 No Comments
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