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[@DrumApe]

The level of content and the amount of useful information you give, makes this channel criminally under-viewed.

[@shekarchandr]

yeah, you are right I am surprised to see so low subscribers! She gives practical examples while most biggies throw theory.

[@MikeWRogers]

"Playing with the skunk" is such an important lesson. It made me think of Pulp Fiction. At no point could anyone say what the hell was going to happen next. The movie is built on this.

[@mmafreakful]

Dam I wish I could read the rest of this script. It was amazing

[@thetoribrown]

Same here.

[@kennieshanae193]

Thanks “A”! Very helpful Word Dancer. I actually want more as well. Seems like an interesting read

[@aaronthemisfit8158]

In the editing process of my story watching this while reading my first 10 pages makes me feel like I'm in the right direction. ✊🏿🤘🏿 Thanks!

[@MsLovehappy]

Hi I am new to sceenplay writing. I think no one is too late to learn something that they are really interested. I found your channel by chance and I am really thankful that there is online classes which I could listen to without attending a school to learn screenplay writing. Has subscribed to your channel.

[@stiankallhovd7041]

Thank you, "A", for following up where I left off. I am nothing but certain history will remember us as the "Founding Fathers (and Mother!)" of this very important KZbin tradition in the screenwriting community. May it inspire and last for centuries! :) @WD I sort of re-experienced the initial moment of last video here and felt a bit nervous. So it's good to see you have a kind and encouraging approach! Like last time, the anxiety soon passed. No wonder people are sending you scripts by the dozens! :) Will also be exciting to see what "item" you'll bring to your next video critique. So far, a tennis ball and a dog... I've got a feeling you'll bring a magic wand next time. And perhaps you'll be wearing a wizard's hat? We *are* in an out-of-the-ordinary Harry Potter season, after all. :)

[@Ashley-cx7pd]

Thanx, I've learned and improved greatly on my writing having watched your videos on screenwriting. Ashley from South Africa.

[@benjihuman]

Really enjoy your videos. You’re really engaging and I like your analogies when you explain a concept/story trope. Your baby story was definitely “surprising”!... I always listen before bed and I sat up in the middle of you telling it like, did I just hear that right haha Anyway thanks I always feel like I learn something new from your videos - and shout out to A for sharing their script, takes guts. Solidarity to anyone tryna write their script right now, keep going

[@axparkmarquez]

Thank You, A. That short excerpt had me at the edge of my seat 👏👏

[@miracleisaiah2444]

Playing with the skunk, wow that was such a great and important lesson I learnt. Thank you Anonymous for giving us a wonderful experience in class with your script. Thank you Word Dancer

[@blueflamebeats6348]

Thank you for making the daunting task of learning to write a screenplay digestible! I think I might buy your course tonight. 🤗

[@lloydrobert6182]

Discovered your awesomeness today. You're such a good teacher, using terms (Bennis) and objects to make a point. Thanks a ton.

[@judysmith8179]

Thank you Anonymous. Thanks Word Dancer for the great tips.

[@nimeshmukwakwa2820]

Thank you for making me a better writer i will definitely find an agent soon coz of your teachings.Am getting better n better everyday.

[@davywilliams8048]

Funny to watch the Turkish theater audience moving their heads back and forth.

[@SquirrelsForAll]

Great video, as always, and exceptionally beneficial. Thanks for your wonderful dedication to the craft.

[@karenchambers9893]

Thank you, A! Very new to scriptwriting here. This channel is my lifeline!

[@daramej]

Just wow. Your lessons are superb. So many takeaways, great learning points. Looking forward to more videos!

[@mrscubydooby]

Thank you, Anonymous, good luck with your writing. Thank you, Word Dancer... I am writing my first screenplay; I have written, but not published novels. Part of my past, I have been an instructor to mature students in consequential courses. I feel very fortunate to have found your You-tube channel. You are a great screenwriter, and even better Mentor. Thank you, I am learning so much from you. My wish for you is love, peace, happiness and success in all your present and future endeavors.

[@DanceActDance500]

Anonymous, your script is captivating! Good job!

[@jaybates2054]

thanks anonymous! I have so much fun listening to you describe stuff I forget this is edifying.

[@user-vf5yu7me7i]

I love the way you break down your screenplay thanks for your'e videos

[@aaronthemisfit8158]

Thank you anonymous!

[@worddancer-howtowriteascre9144]

Yes!!!

[@TheNewsDepot]

My favorite episode so far. I love the skunk!

[@worddancer-howtowriteascre9144]

Charlie enjoyed his 15 minutes of fame:)

[@doughaley2455]

A shout out to 'A' for sharing his work. Thank you WD for another super informative video!

[@lazycartoons6181]

Thank you for knowledge.i really like ur demonstration

[@meg-k-waldren]

What youre doing here is awesome. Screenwriting is always this big kept secret and I dont think that should be. And thanks "A."

[@mattnelson2539]

Really enjoy your videos, but can you PLEASE make a video about prologues 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@IThinkItsForYou]

Charlie is super cute. And I love your presentation in these videos. To the point and very helpful!

[@horrorpill]

I really love your channel. BTW, THANK YOU "A"!

[@1sihingable]

I love this! Thank you

[@EduardoRivera-ej8ju]

Wow! This video lecture revealed me the most mind blowing, Oscar level, top notch performance by a skunk ever. Very given to its roll. And I bet it did all of its own stunts. It just got clouded by the lecturers amazing tips and lessons. But maybe it was just because she had more screen time. Hahaha!Props to "A" for this great looking story. I also want more.

[@worddancer-howtowriteascre9144]

lol!!

[@ElieATALLAH]

nice meeting u Charlie.. ❤

[@elenageorgiou7640]

Thank you Anonymous! Thank you Word Dancer! ❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@foyevision]

Thanks for another great video!

[@jordanvinicius6243]

I love all your videos

[@DanaMLewis]

This is the only QVC-like purchase I want to buy with my last $5 during a pandemic at 4 a.m.

[@Diaz55]

Very nice solid info like always.👍

[@waxeye6488]

Great work skunky i have been away from your channel fAr Too Long😍😍😍

[@patrickfranks2734]

Thanks A. for sharing your script for review. Word Dancer thanks for the tips.

[@joaopedrotoledo5787]

Thank you sooo much, again and again :)

[@ashekjhariya6138]

Very knowledgeable thank you maam 😊

[@constructivecriticism6844]

Very helpful

[@nimeshmukwakwa2820]

thank you

[@samuelcharles4341]

this is really awsome thank you A

[@abrahamgarcia2115]

Thanks "A", this is great.

[@obakeng1140]

THANK YOU ANONYMOUS !!

[@prakashraokujala7770]

Thanks

[@freetorelax1533]

Thank you A!

[@scottyoung5594]

Great term! But don’t “Jump the Shark” ha ha ! I like how it challenges yourself to be unpredictably creative , and is the element of the surprise . “ “Play the skunk” when you Change the course , keeping your audience engaged and wanting more ! So they can quench their thirst! Love it!

[@1sihingable]

I want more of this screenplay, btw!

[@mehrinnilofar4914]

Thank you anonymous genius ! This was vrry refreshing ..... When i get stuff like this it is like God is saying hello !

[@guszuchini2471]

Hi Word Dancer, hope you are well. I wanted to share Interesting but perhaps unpopular ideas: 1) Do the video focusing on Diablo Cody's script "Juno"? What makes it so great and successful given many saw it as an average script/film. 2) A writing contest amongst your subscribers where they can anonymously submit a maximum of one page long dialogue, winner wins the Final Draft Software! :)

[@marciurling719]

Thank you Anonymous!

[@bambamquedog1]

Thank You Anonymous for your contribution

[@juliocesargonzalez6920]

Greetings from Colombia.

[@heatherbrown384]

Thank You A

[@walkerasserson3898]

Thank you "A"!

[@crochet_my_heart]

Thank you anonymous !!

[@joshuaortega1852]

Thank you a

[@rsacchi100]

Thanks "A" from the U.S.A.

[@Bluestarr5o]

Thank You Anonymous 👌🏾💯

[@thefunkymillennial]

Thank you Anonymous!!!

[@shanielswaby3591]

Good day, can you please do a video about how to get agents?

[@davywilliams8048]

Distracted by thoughts of how dirty that dog-toy skunk is that you're playing with lol

[@severussnape9327]

Thank You Anonymous bro :)

[@jesi9078]

that script was really good i wish i can read more

[@shomemagic]

Thank you anonymous

[@locostrada]

Thank You Anonymous

[@darkhound6461]

Now I think I might have entire movie with this idea.

[@TheFall1834]

Can you do a video dedicated to the midpoint, PLEASE!?!?! ☺

[@celebrationofmom114]

You're great. Enjoy your videos. How do I send you my first 10 pages for video commentary?

[@worddancer-howtowriteascre9144]

This video has the link to submit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKqnm2lni7mGnqs I'm already backed up and have plenty, but maybe someday I will have more time and get through them faster.

[@fredsmith9755]

Thank you anonymous.

[@vijayv6836]

I loved Charlie. In my story, Charlie will be the hero who drives out the big bad wolf who's entered town. How will tiny furry Charlie scare that wolf? He'll simply jump on the wolf's back, bark, and scratch the hell out of him. The wolf yelps and scrambles into the woods. Charlie becomes the town's hero and there are people who even suggest that little Charlie should stand up for the post of Mayor. But Charlie ain't interested. All he wants is a delicious bone. Loved the video. Now I'll watch out for skunks. TY.

[@KeithofPlanetEarth]

Thank you Anonymous! And thank you Word Dancer.

[@creatingwithlove]

Thank you to "A" the anonymous author

[@karaokemaster1322]

Thank You anomalous

[@1sihingable]

If I submit some pages, will it be read? There are a few curse words. I'm writing my first pilot.

[@ColHanko]

How do I submit a script? Love your videos and need some feedback!

[@worddancer-howtowriteascre9144]

The instructions are in the description of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKqnm2lni7mGnqs

[@sheryl9967]

Will you ever make a video that will also help with action? I have take a few courses I paid for beginning screenwriting and bought my first Final Draft 2007 or 2008. I am aspiring writer of music lyrics, stories and screenplays. I decided to top hiding in my community let people actually know I write. Like someone not to suppose to know? Will they don't? I want a chance to enter a better screenplay than one I entered in Houston one year. What your advice on writing action better?

[@worddancer-howtowriteascre9144]

I will actually be making a full course on my website dealing with action lines. It will take me a while, but that is the goal. I have ways of helping action lines:)

[@pacificostudios]

I'd go further. I want a script that grabs me in TWO pages, not 10; please! Look at Shakespeare's Richard III: He literally tells you that his brother Clarence will be his first victim, and immediately afterward, Richard meets Clarence as he is lead to the Tower of London.

[@miaveranika30]

Can I send my 10 pages script to be comment by you like this?

[@mattnelson2539]

Hey I was just wondering *how* do you write someone *typing* on a *computer* is it written like *dialogue* or *what???*

[@2012XF3]

Action is action.

[@peterheyes8552]

Word dancer. Is it ok to use that story about the baby being put in the river and swapped? It would go well with my story. Or is that something you have/will use in your own story? Just asking permission if ok to use it or not? Thanks

[@worddancer-howtowriteascre9144]

Go ahead and use it!

[@peterheyes8552]

@@worddancer-howtowriteascre9144 thank you :)

[@Thenoobestgirl]

DOGGY!!!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@alikaya3213]

Where can i contact u ? I have a really important question...!

[@worddancer-howtowriteascre9144]

Go to my about page

[@restlessnative9305]

A remake of Herman's Head, an old TV show

[@blahblahbal_somy]

Hav you ever sell a script?

[@worddancer-howtowriteascre9144]

Three options.

[@100footsie]

thank you anonymous

[@aaronthemisfit8158]

Anybody down to critique my 1st ten pages?

[@ottobangsgaard5279]

Aaron The Misfit You can submit them to her

[@demetriusdion286]

Based upon Save the Cat by Anonymous

[@BrandonNinja]

How do you submit?

[@worddancer-howtowriteascre9144]

This video has the link to submit: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKqnm2lni7mGnqs I'm already backed up and have plenty, but maybe someday I will have more time and get through them faster.

[@BrandonNinja]

@@worddancer-howtowriteascre9144 Thanks that would be great.

[@letssee5095]

Has no one caught on that this was a Batman spin off?

[@kieranthomas8247]

Flower Power it clicked when they said Gotham... I want to know where they are going with it

[@mattnelson2539]

I did immediately

[@trevorprime2274]

The voices are all male. I'd make one female, and play with ethnicity as far as the others go. Maybe one of them would talk like a gangbanger. And thank you to Mr. A.

[@worddancer-howtowriteascre9144]

Interesting...

[@NorDixonSkiSchool]

Lol what the fuck?

[@bluepterosaur]

suny123boy1 exactly what I’m thinking 🙄

[@Thenoobestgirl]

Play with the skunk, just don't pull a D&D.

[@fredschmitt456]

Touching a dog toy with bare hands. This woman has no standards?

[@gonzaloleon-gelpi9151]

That screenplay is awful.

[@seanmichaelconway6762]

Thank you A!

[@ferdinandwgernandt2312]

Thank you Anonymous!