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Posted by: Conz, January 29th, 2012, 11:26am
i've read plenty of great screenwriting sites on the net that have helped (Scriptshadow, John August's blog just to name a couple) but I was wondering if anyone has a link to a site that breaks down good description with examples?

I think I write better dialogue than descroption and would really like to "master" that art.  I have way too many walking and looking type lines of description which I feel can get the ax very easily and I'd like to see a nice write up about it.

I read professional scripts and take notes, but I'm admittedly looking for one or two articles just as context so I don't have to search through all the scripts I have.

thanks.
Posted by: rdhay, January 29th, 2012, 7:08pm; Reply: 1
I have the same problem sometimes. 'Look' is a killer!

I *think* the best way to tackle it is to just read lists of verbs and synonyms. The thesaurus is a great resource, too, and there are free ones online:)

HTH!
Posted by: Conz, January 29th, 2012, 7:48pm; Reply: 2
the thesaurus is my best friend.  final draft as one built in, but i tend to just use thesaurus.com
Posted by: mcornetto (Guest), January 29th, 2012, 8:51pm; Reply: 3
There are a MASSIVE number of articles here.  Use their search to find articles about action.

http://thescriptlab.com/
Posted by: Conz, January 29th, 2012, 8:58pm; Reply: 4
looks like i got a new site to spend hours on, thanks
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