Dastardly: A guide to Writing Strong Villains

All villains exist to serve a function of the plot. Only the great ones are compelling characters.

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Writing the Right Way: Get Out

I saw Get Out last week and, like the plethora of critics on Rotten Tomatoes, found the film quite enjoyable. While it wasn’t particularly scary (at least not to me), the film more than made up for this with a sharp script that serves as a perfect example of how to convey a message without being sidetracked into “preaching” territory.

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