29 Screenwriting Mistakes

1) 0:00 - There Isn’t A Clear External Goal For The Main Character 2) 4:07 - Concept Is Soft 3) 5:20 - Writer Has No Personal Connection To The Story 4) 9:18 - The Wrong Genre 5) 12:33 - Skipping The Set-Up 6) 13:45 - In Addition To Obstacles, Create Learning Moments For The Main Character 7) 16:18 - Choosing The Wrong Lead 8) 16:41 - Having The Main Character Chase After The Goal Too Soon 9) 17:47 - No Ticking Clocks, Raising Stakes, and Good News / Bad News 10) 20:21 - Leaving Out The Conflict 11) 20:53 -
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