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Characters are Plot

Screenwriting-wise.

Jul 30, 2025
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I’m on vacation this week but I wanted to remind you that Chris Mathieu and my webseries Talk to You Later will be out in the world starting August 4th (4th August in Europe). You’ll find all the linky bits and our trailer right here:

@unkn0wnp3ngu1nTALK TO YOU LATER. Coming 8/4/2025
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I’m teaching Screenwriting at Catholic University this fall and have been prepping my syllabus on-and-off all summer. So for paid members, I wanted to share a lecture I gave at Filmapalooza 2024 in Lisbon entitled “Characters are plot.” Everyone can see the link below, but only paid members will be able to access the password! Mwah-ha-ha-ha-ha!!!

Seriously, though, it’s a good one.

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