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Action Lines

Don’t Worry About Being Subtle
Action Lines

Don’t Worry About Being Subtle

Many young writers struggle to be decisive in the moments that populate their screenplays. They find it challenging to openly declare and dramatize what a single moment is about.
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Tom Vaughan
Why The Action Lines Matter
Action Lines

Why The Action Lines Matter

So I did that “passion polish.” I didn’t change any dialogue, I didn’t change the structure, or what happened in scenes. I just polished the action lines. That was it. It took me maybe a few days.
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Tom Vaughan
The New Mission of the Screenwriter
Emotion

The New Mission of the Screenwriter

Our job is this: To create the emotional experience of watching the movie on the screen.
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Tom Vaughan
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