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How to Use Public Domain Properties to Create a Screenplay

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The Green Knight Public Domain Properties
In many ways, public domain properties are the film and TV industry’s lifeblood. They’re at least a substantial piece of how stories are created, adapted and marketed. But what are they and how can you use them to inspire your next screenplay? We take a look at what public domain properties are and how you can use them in your screenwriting. Table of ContentsWhat Are Public Domain Properties?Why Use Public Domain Properties?1. Using Public Domain Properties Saves Money2. The Public

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How Do You Write a GREAT Sidekick Character?

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Samwise Sidekick Character
Writing a sidekick character can come with a lot of creative freedom. Where your protagonist or hero may have a rigid characterisation, a sidekick can complement them in many different ways. Are they a life-long friend, a reluctant ally, or even an animal? As the name suggests, their main role is to assist the protagonist (or perhaps antagonist). As such, a sidekick can be equally as crucial to story development as those that they accompany. Despite not being at the center

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