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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 ...

If you’ve ever watched a movie or TV show and felt like something doesn't quite make sense, or that a series of events doesn’t work out logically, you likely ...

Editor’s note: Poynter announced that the newly renamed 2024 Poynter Journalism Prizes will feature a category honoring longtime writing coach Roy Peter Clark and recognizing compelling short writing ...

Many people want to write a book, but few actually do it because of how difficult the process can be. I’ve interviewed thousands of business professionals and thought leaders about their books, and ...

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