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David Mamet Memo to "The Unit" Writing Staff
David Mamet's memo provides guidelines for the writing staff of the TV show "The Unit" regarding the importance of drama, storytelling, and creating engaging scenes that advance the plot.
screencraft.org
change is at the root of all drama,
John Yorke • Into The Woods: How Stories Work and Why We Tell Them
‘proscenium arch’
John Yorke • Into The Woods: How Stories Work and Why We Tell Them
As act two begins, characters tend to pursue a short-term solution to their problem based on their initial character flaws.
John Yorke • Into The Woods: How Stories Work and Why We Tell Them
This is identifying what the protagonist stands to lose if he doesn’t take part in the story.
Tim Clague • Write a Script in 10 Weeks
like any good crisis point it forces Michael to confront his earlier actions.
John Yorke • Into The Woods: How Stories Work and Why We Tell Them
He has black eyebrows and black hair on the back of his hands.
Harold Pinter • The Short Plays of Harold Pinter
‘David stares into the fire wondering whether to vote Labour or Conservative’, as the audience have no way of inferring that.