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Magic system: rules, cost, effect
Craft
February 18, 202612 min read

Creating a Magic System for Fantasy Screenplays

What can magic do? What does it cost? Who has it? Build the rules so magic creates problems as well as solutions.

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Jargon in dialogue: medical or procedural terms
Craft
February 18, 202612 min read

How to Write Realistic Medical or Police Jargon

The cop says something that sounds like a real briefing. The doctor rattles off a phrase that makes the nurse nod. Minimum dose: enough to convince, not a lecture.

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TV Bible as single source: world, characters, pilot; dark mode technical sketch
Craft
February 17, 202614 min read

How to Write a TV Bible: The Ultimate Guide for Series Creators

Developing the world, characters, and pilot. The document that proves you have a series,not just a script. Build the foundation that sells and anchors the room.

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Novel to screenplay: book to script; translation from prose to film; dark mode technical sketch
Craft
February 17, 202613 min read

Converting Your Novel into a Screenplay: A Step-by-Step Guide

Adaptation techniques. How to turn internal monologue into visual action. Find the spine, translate meaning into behavior and subtext, and let the script stand on its own.

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Timeline and script as one object; clarity without generation; dark mode technical sketch
Craft
February 16, 202612 min read

What is "Augmented Screenwriting"? The Future of Storytelling

A clear definition. Augmented screenwriting is about clarity and control,not cheating. One story, two views: the map and the page.

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Writer at desk, timeline with one block highlighted,structure as diagnosis; dark mode technical sketch
Craft
February 16, 202611 min read

How to Use AI to Break Writer's Block (Without Losing Your Voice)

Practical tips for when you're stuck. Use the Architect to suggest structural fixes,not to write the scene for you. Brainstorm with the timeline, not the generator.

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Character voice across Acts 1, 2, and 3,consistency vs drift; dark mode technical sketch
Craft
February 13, 202613 min read

Keeping Characters Consistent: How to Avoid "Voice Drift"

The problem of a character sounding different in Act 3 vs Act 1,and how to catch and fix it with a Voice Consistency Check.

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Multiple storylines weaving across a timeline; dark mode technical sketch
Craft
February 13, 202612 min read

The Ensemble Cast: Juggling Multiple Storylines Without Confusion

Writing for groups,Friends, Avengers, Succession. How to balance screen time and keep every thread clear using a color-coded beat sheet.

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