10Why It’s the Little Things That Count

Sometimes it may seem like there are just so many things to think about with screenwriting that your focus can drift from your story to all the extraneous stuff you’re supposed to do… or not do. Well, you’re not wrong. There are a lot of things you need to be concerned about as a writer—but guess what, that’s true of all writers, from novelists to playwrights to poets.

Whenever you’re dealing with a creative profession—writing, acting, directing, etc.—there’s an insane amount of competition. Seriously insane. In all these professions, the smallest thing you do can push you out of the running. It’s because of all this competition that those doing the choosing—in your case, those reading your screenplay—can ...

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