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5 Ways to Crack Act Two in Your Screenplay

These tips can help you crack the most brutal part of your script.

I am at the point in my new spec that I just want to quit—the dreaded second act. I find this to be the worst part because it takes so much effort for me to connect the dots in order to tell the story I want.

Even though I outline, and even though I'm a professional, this stage still sucks and proves to be a challenging hurdle for my story craft.

So, what do I do when I get to this point?

I have five trusty tips I always go back to that help me crack Act Two. So, I figured, why not share them with you today?

Let's dive in.

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2. Go Deeper in Character

3. Expand the World

4. Introduce Your B-Story

5. Build Toward the Climax

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