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Questions tagged [dramatic-writing]

This tag should be used for questions about writing a drama or elements therein.

This tag should be used for questions about writing a drama or elements therein.

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What are the differences between a script and a screenplay?

There is usually a lot of confusion when it comes to these two terms. Some sources say that there is no (practical) difference between the two while other sources talk of various kinds of differences. However, I have not run into any authentic…
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Should I be able to 'feel' my outline?

If I am writing a book, and my primary goal is creating a strong emotion in the reader, should I be able to 'feel' that emotion in the outline phase? My goal as an author is creating a strong emotion, whether it be melancholy, triumph, dread, etc.…
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Am I describing a zombie?

I introduced a young person (called Raven) who the main character was friends with in my story; Raven is an excellent student who the main character is also teaching music to. The story is the result of experimenting with Discovery Writing. This…
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What does "OFF" mean in a script?

Could anybody, please, enlighten me as to what "off" means in the following excerpts taken from the script for the TV show "Breaking Bad"? (I've also come across the same use of "off" in other scripts). "Our two scary Cousins glare at Heisenberg.…
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Is there a story structure for a non-traditional hero (an extreme introvert)?

I'm trying to write a story of transformation, in which an extremely introverted and non-confrontational person goes through a traumatic experience, and in the finale takes a stand in defense of themselves. In most hero stories it seems the…
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Tracing the line between a (genuinely) dramatic and a melodramatic/over-dramatic story

By definition, melodrama is a clearly exaggerated drama, in which the characters' actions, reactions and speeches are intentionally very exaggerated. However, through my readings here on Writers SE and the public's impressions on some works, I find…
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What is the opposite of black comedy/dark humour?

What I mean is black comedy (or dark humour if you want) is a subgenre of comedy that consists to make light of otherwise serious topics (in other words, serious and horrible things played for laughs). The opposite would be drama based around making…
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How to avoid being overwhelmed by your stories when you write them

When I am writing a very intense and dramatic scene, I often become overwhelmed by it and have to stop writing. Any tips on avoiding this and on focusing on writing.
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How to collect thought which is in mind on paper into story

I have lot of story in my mind but whenver try to write, my mind become blank and cannot collet all thoughts to write story.
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Can a superhero story work in novel format?

I have an original idea for a Marvel type storyline with a few sub-plots that you would see in a typical romance/contemporary drama narrative. Would something like this work in novel form? I can't seem to find many examples of…
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What is the opposite of parody?

What I mean is a parody/spoof is a comical adaptation. The opposite would be a dramatic adaptation. For examples, both Batman: the Movie (1966, Leslie H. Martinson, Disney/20th Century Studios) and The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005-2012, Christopher…
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How do I figure out what "challenges/issues" my character could encounter/go through?

I will supply you with some character information and some context for my specific project, though I'm thinking my question could be relevant for almost any story. I am writing a story involving with a "bad boy" main character "X" (hero) and a…
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Dramatic Irony but when one character knows more than another character

Dramatic irony is when the audience knows more than the character. But what is it called when character 2 knows more than character 1? and doesn't reveal that information (to the audience either) until near the end?
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What do you do when you think of two different scenarios that can happen in a certain scene in your story and you don't know which one to choose?

So, this happens to me all the time, and usually, when it does I get mentally frustrated and give up the story for a couple of days. This happens to me quite a lot, so I thought it was high time I did something about it. I'm currently writing a…
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What are the main aspects to have in mind to write a screenplay or dramatic text?

I'm an actress but I also want to start writing my own stuff for good so I can develop them into film or play. I've been writing but something keeps missing! So what are the main aspects to write these screenplays and dramatic texts? Thank you!
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