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Less is More... that's my advice. Shooting scenes is cheap on paper, expensive in practice. Like some of the responses here, the correct number of scenes is like the correct length of a piece of string. What you might find, however, is that the more scenes you try to cram into a 90 minute...

I like Scrivener I remember using cards a long time ago - I think it was after reading "Save the Cat" and trying to force every project into 42 scenes. I don't use this approach anymore, because I think it creates a few bad habits but it's worth experimenting with. It does encourage discipline...

If your an aspiring screenwriter, or even a professional storyteller, I'd like to introduce you our latest book, "Story Design: Storyteller's Handbook for Writers and Dream Merchants". Unlike other screenwriting books, we separate the story itself from the narrative. This enables us to identify...