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Not Just Screenwriting

Not Just Screenwriting

By: TwelvePoint for Screenwriters
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The “Deep Dive” hosts discuss various writing topics, starting with our blogs (available at www.twelvept.com) and other screenwriting best practices and feedbacks. The course covers the basics and then delves into more professional writing techniques. We’ll cover topics such as movie scripts, stage plays, comic scripts, and novels, as well as some common knowledge about building stories and character arcs.TwelvePoint for Screenwriters
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  • 304 The Climax - Building to the Finale
    Jun 26 2025

    This episode explains that the climax is the pivotal, high-point of a screenplay, essential for a satisfying finale. It highlights the climax's role in resolving conflict, creating emotional impact, demonstrating character transformation, and serving as the structural peak of the narrative. It offers practical advice for building towards this moment, emphasising the importance of clear stakes, escalating tension, and character-driven actions.

    Ultimately, a well-executed climax is presented as crucial for leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

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    39 mins
  • 206b Mastering Dialogue - Dual Dialogues
    Jun 26 2025

    This episode offers a comprehensive guide on how to write two characters talking at once in screenwriting, a technique known as overlapping dialogue. It explains the various purposes for using this technique, such as enhancing realism, increasing tension, and revealing character.


    It outlines several methods for formatting overlapping dialogue, including parentheticals, dual dialogue, staggered dialogue, and incorporating action descriptions.


    Finally, it provides tips for effective implementation, emphasizing clarity and purposeful use to create impactful and authentic character interactions.

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    23 mins
  • 306 Montages and Series of Shots
    Jun 26 2025

    This episode offers a beginner's tutorial on montages and series of shots in screenwriting, explaining how these cinematic techniques condense time and convey information or emotion through brief sequences. It clarifies that a montage is a sequence of short scenes often tied by a theme or music, while a series of shots highlights specific details or actions. The tutorial also provides practical tips for writing these sequences, emphasizing purpose, proper formatting with scene headings, conciseness, specific details, rhythm, and the use of music and sound, concluding with an example of a montage to illustrate these concepts.

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    38 mins
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