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Act Two, Part One
Okay, your second act is split in two, so "three acts" is kind of a misnomer. At the end of this section, I'll explain...
The Three Act Structures
Structure with three acts: the thing you probably remember from English class in middle school.
This is the format that almost all narrative fiction follows.
Traditionally...
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General Tips for Screenwriting
The idea of making the script as easy to read as possible is at the heart of nearly every script writing rule. Because if...
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The Act’s Midpoint
The second act is split in two parts mostly because of the importance of the story’s
midpoint.
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The First Acting Scene
As previously stated, the first acting step is for you to set the stage.
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The Three Act Structures
Structure with three acts: the thing you probably remember from English class in middle school.
This is the format that almost all narrative fiction follows.
Traditionally...
Act Two, Part One
Okay, your second act is split in two, so "three acts" is kind of a misnomer. At the end of this section, I'll explain...
Act Two, Part Two – midpoint
The escalating beats of your hero trying to accomplish something and whatever is in their way interfering with them in the second half of...