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Death tried everything. They still walked away.

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And how to do both in your screenplay.

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Fearing they could be replaced, Hollywood script readers face off against AI programs to see who gives better feedback.

​Don't stop your story before it starts.

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Celebrate 60 years of 'Get Smart,' the spy parody created by Mel Brooks, Buck Henry and starring Don Adams as Maxwell Smart.

Thomas Schnauz shares insight from the writers' room.

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Know the rules—then have fun.

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YouTube is dominating the living room. Will it also end up dominating theaters?

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Learn from TV mastermind Steven Levitan of Modern Family.

No mystical rituals—just practical writing wisdom from the Goosebumps legend.

The author who was the master of melancholy and goth.

Take your writing to the next level with these tips from Spike Lee.

The technology is already transforming the industry — and could forever change the entertainment we consume. But the battle to contain it has just begun.

Storytelling advice from the man who gave us Spider-Man, Iron Man, and a universe of unforgettable dialogue.

Get your antagonists to pop out in the audience's mind.

If you're in a corner office, you better know these handy definitions.

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