10 WAYS TO BEAT WRITER'S BLOCK ACCORDING TO SCIENCE

Frustrating and mysterious, it's the writer's anti-muse. We call it writer's block. So, how do you beat it? Ditch the old fashioned ways of getting rid of what's standing between you and your script and try a few tips backed by science.

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IT'S TIME TO START WRITING THAT CHRISTMAS ROM-COM

We're only four months away from the holidays, which means it's time to get started on that Christmas rom-com. Final Draft takes a deep dive into how to craft the most romantic, snowy, sellable Christmas rom-com script.

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NEW PODCAST: PHYSICAL's SHOWRUNNER ANNIE WEISMAN

Fascinated by the bizarre and captivating subculture of Southern California, showrunner Annie Weisman sits down with Final Draft to talk about her inspiration for the hit Apple series, Physical, the dark comedy about the '80s fitness craze. Click to listen!

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WHAT IS A SUBPLOT?

At times, a script's subplot can be more captivating than the main plot. Han and Leia, anyone? Subplots are also useful as they create conflict and move narrative time. Click to see how Final Draft breaks down subplots and gives you the tools to put them into your own draft.

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HOW TO WRITE ACTION

When it comes to action, Tom Cruise is the man, and there's no better way to learn from the best than to look at his latest movie Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning. Read on to learn how you can use key plot points to create heart-pumping thrills in your action movie.

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