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The only way you’re going to be able to successfully write a screenplay is if you know the key terms of the profession like the back of your hand. There are two concepts that are often seen as ...

plot is one of the techniques for creating a story. It is used like a blueprint, with the plot, setting, plot start, punch line, etc. written out and organized. Working on the plot at the plot stage ...

Most screenplays use some form of a plot device. But a bad plot device can ruin an otherwise acceptable screenplay, so screenwriters must be careful to craft storytelling devices in a way that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about women in comedy. Since this is a list of the best plot twists in movies, this article comes with a big SPOILER ...