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The Screenwriters Taxonomy by Eric Williams

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Chapter 2

10 Brands of Drama

12 Brands of Comedy

Screenwriters Taxonomy: Supergenres

Action Supergenre Examples

Action Supergenre Specifics

Crime Supergenre Examples

Crime Supergenre Specifics

Fantasy Supergenre Examples

Fantasy Supergenre Specifics

Horror Supergenre Examples

Horror Supergenre Specifics

Life Supergenre Examples

Life Supergenre Specifics

Romance Supergenre Examples

Romance Supergenre Specifics

Science Fiction Supergenre Examples

Science Fiction Supergenre Specifics

Sports Supergenre Examples

Sports Supergenre Specifics

Thriller Supergenre Examples

Thriller Supergenre Specifics

War Supergenre Examples

War Supergenre Specifics

Western Supergenre Examples

Western Supergenre Specifics

Chapter 3

Time Travel Macro Paired with ...

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