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Thank you, Lee, for the confirmation, this is exactly what I expected and expect from victories and promotions - professional recognition and acquaintances. AJ

I just discovered your channel and I am loving it! Thanks for all of the advice. I look forward to more of your videos!

Very interesting and informative. This information answers and raises some relevant questions for me.

Excellent

Thank you Lee, I needed this reminder.

Keep making these videos! I just found them, and it’s a treasure trove of great info 👍

Mantra good good very good

Mantras ohhh I see I am a hindu from India we used to chant mantra every day....the mahamantra is omnamahashivayaha and the gayatri mantra is ombhurbhuvaswahatatsaviturvarenyambhargodewasyadhimahidiyoyonahaprachodayatah: ....I see I see mantra and we get different mantras to meditate in sahaj Samadhi course of art of living organization led by gurudev Sri Sri ravishankerji u see....in your city in your hometown it's available u can Google it...yes yes u can also do it ...just Google it

Thanks Lee: so glad you’re there.

Thank you Lee: Great information we can count on as usual.

This was really helpful thank you

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I sometimes find myself older than my characters, and it's not a great feeling:(

When introducing a character I write their name, age range and a short sentence which sums up their defining characteristic. I don't think you need to go into too much detail because the character's personality will be shown in their actions as the story develops.

What is the truth about the idea that, if you send a screenplay that isn't 100% perfect, you will lose any chances to ever send an updated version of it or any other screenplays you wrote?

If I do have a manager, would they have suggestions/connections for an entertainment lawyer or would I be on my own to find that person too? Thank you.

I read my scripts backwards to try and catch em all. They can be like rare Pokemon. Thanks, Lee.

Typos can be so easy to miss. I proofread my last screenplay before giving it to someone else who found half a dozen mistakes. Sometimes it takes a fresh pair of eyes to spot them.

Hi, I read about using "Continuous"... Could you please tell me if this is still ok to use in certain situations, or should be changed to "Continued"?:)

I always find these videos helpful! Thank you, Lee!

Always sound advice. Thanks, Lee

Thanks Lee! Great tips.

Interesting. So instof Later, we may opt for Afternoon, specifying time of day in lieu of being generic?

I heard that you should ONLY use Day, Night or Moments Later and Later.

I had no idea. Thank you!

What about "CONT'D" for dialog that splits from one page to the next? Yay or Nay?

Thank you for this!

Good points, as usual. Thanks, Lee. And thanks for the giggle I got at “gloaming!” 🤣

Thanks for the advice Lee!

Lee's advice is always appreciated--she clearly knows what she's talking about, and she's down in the trenches. But: consider the subpar scripts which got a greenlight while presumably following the "rules" . "Joker 2", the "Snow White" reboot , more superhero movies et al.

Thanks, Lee. Beneficial advice as always.

This video just reminded to register my latest draft of a script.😅

Both of those books are excellent!

Lee's manager friend read a script he really liked, but because the writer included act breaks, the manager thought that was enough reason to give it a pass. Golly, it's sure is a tough industry to break into. Looks like you have to be perfect from the get go. Otherwise, forget it.

Thanks, I needed to hear this.

Thanks Lee😊

The only time I include "LATER" in a slugline is when the very next scene takes place at a later time within the same location.

Excellent advice. I used to read scripts at Universal years ago, and if I saw that a script was too long or overly expositional, I would give a little groan. I'd still read it because I was being paid to, but it would bias me against the script right from the jump.

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I entered my very first script in a competition and made the semi finals. I was very encouraged.

William Goldman once said "movies are structure and that's all they are". I wouldn't go so far as to say that's all they are, but I do think that having a solid structure is 90% of what makes a screenplay work.

The dominant physicality could point to character/personality.

Amazing short and to the point content. I almost feel guilty conscience that I have unfair advantage compared to people not being exposed to this kind of information.

Thanks for your Pet Peeves series Lee. The Library of Congress accepts registrations from Aust. I've got an account.

Hi Lee, thanks for the info on registering. Related question: if we are sending out a script to a contest or a producer or potential manager or whoever, should we watermark the script with that person/company's name or is that a faux pas/insulting?

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Love these. Thanks for all you do Lee. 😎

Have watched the 5 pet peeves of both screenwriting and screenwriting career. Very helpful and appreciate how clearly you make the content in your videos.

When I get a compelling idea for a story the first thing I do is complete a question and answer document. A series of questions which focus on the important aspects of tbe story. Who is the protagonist? What is their outer goal? What is their inner need? Who/what is standing in their way? What are the consequences if they fail to achieve their goal? What is their character arc? What is the theme of the story? If there's an antagonist I also ask the same questions of them. I find that once I have clear answers to these questions it provides a solid foundation to write a logline and begin outlining the story.

Yup, this happens to me too. Great advice as usual!