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Perspective gives stories meaning beyond the plot mechanics. As You Like It and Twelfth Night both center around female characters crossdressing as male. But in one story it’s liberating and the other it’s constricting. Perspective.

So don’t forget that screenwriting is screen + writing, and just like in the word, screen comes first. 14/14

We don’t want too many nudges. After all, those nudges won’t exist on screen. At least not explicitly. But they can suggest a certain type of shot or camera movement or cut or some other filmmaking tool that communicates tone and vibe. 13/14

Don't forget that you're screenwriting. Writing for the screen. Lead with images. Here's how: 1/14

Specific = Actionable 3/3

"They don't like my lead" isn't helpful. "They get turned off on page 5 when she's short with her mother" is helpful. 2/3

As you're receiving notes on your work, the more you can refine and articulate the problem that's occurring in your readers, the closer you are to solving it. Specific = Actionable 1/3