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How Screenwriting and Writing a Novel Complement One Another
by Mike Robinson
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How Screenwriting and Writing a Novel Complement One Another
Award-winning author, screenwriter, and editor Mike Robinson recommends writers explore different writing formats and mediums to help strengthen their craft. He's found that screenplays and novels complement each other really well, because writers can learn important writing techniques from both formats. Screenplays will teach you how to streamline various story elements, while novels will teach you how to dig deeper with various story elements. The best way to hone your craft is to just keep writing...
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