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1. Screenwriting Tip #1104

   Sep 10, 2012

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   screenwritingtips:

   Don’t be afraid to write the bad version, the weak character or the wrong plot twist. If it exists and you know it’s wrong, you can fix it. If it doesn’t exist, you can’t do anything with it.

   (via gingerfabulous)

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   This is why first drafts suck. It’s because you get those down and then you can fix them next draft. But you know how...

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    UGH FINE.

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    I MEAN THAT QUOTE IS SO GOOD THOUGH. Jess

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