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You probably have too much dialogue. #scriptsky
January 20, 2026 at 9:04 PM
I've been encountering a lot of "It's not x, it's y" and similar negations. A quick Google search and I found it's because negation is used a lot in AI. Don't use AI to write. Here's a link that better explains the issue than I can:
#scriptsky

www.blakestockton.com/dont-write-l...
Don't Write Like AI (1 of 101): "It's Not X, it's Y"
One of the most beloved writing techniques of AI is negation. This is when AI writes something like: "It's not just X, it's Y." "We're not just building a product, we're creating an experience." Or...
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January 15, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Character descriptions focused on what they're wearing, hair and eye color, attractiveness, etc., are usually unnecessary unless integral to the character and story. #scriptsky
January 14, 2026 at 9:33 PM
I skip montages. #scriptsky
January 13, 2026 at 6:31 PM
It may seem silly, but avoid characters with similar names. Having characters named Mike and Miles can get confusing.
January 12, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Countless AI projects are coming through. It feels like a third of the screenplays I come across have an AI element. So, if you're going to incorporate AI in your story, it must be an original and creative idea that no one has come up with.
January 11, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Many industry readers skim descriptions (at best) and focus on dialogue.
January 10, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Aside from the basics, formatting does not matter much as long as it's consistent.
January 9, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Not every pregnant character needs to be very pregnant.
January 8, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Get into the premise within the first fifteen pages.
January 8, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Anything important can be in CAPS in descriptions. It makes the read quicker.
January 7, 2026 at 10:07 PM
I skip prayers, sermons, and bible quotes.
January 7, 2026 at 7:25 PM