Before the week ends, take a moment to recognize the work you did do. Share one line of dialogue from your project that you LOVE. It can be funny, raw, awkward, poetic, unfinished — it just has to feel true to your voice. Dialogue carries character, tone, and emotion. When you notice the lines that resonate with you, you start to understand what makes your writing uniquely yours. That awareness is powerful — and it’s something worth celebrating. Drop your line in the comments and, if you want, add a sentence about why it works or what it reveals about the character. Want to sharpen your dialogue, scene flow, and character arcs? Grab Piecing Your Script Together for practical tools that will help you at any stage of the screenwriting process with confidence. https://www.amazon.com/Piecing-Script-Together-Melissa-Butler-ebook/dp/B0G2G3CNW6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HSE6ZF4A16H6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.XeAX5KSAYwu2gr5ddG9D1A.slQeTgfc-Lvqh_bKBA1vX3TtgTv9PTGKCFTVe71ElVM&dib_tag=se&keywords=piecing+your+screenplay+together&qid=1766154848&sprefix=piecing+your+screenplay+together%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1

If rewriting feels exhausting or overwhelming, it doesn’t mean the scene is broken — it usually means you’re trying to fix too much at once. Instead of tearing the whole thing apart, try changing one element and see what unlocks: • Stakes: What happens if your character fails right now? • POV: Would this moment be stronger from a different perspective? • Tone: What if the scene leaned more tense, quieter, darker, or lighter? • Intention: What does your character want in this scene — and how clearly is that driving their actions? • Goal: What specific outcome are they pushing toward before the scene ends? Small, intentional shifts often create big breakthroughs. You may find that the scene doesn’t need a rewrite — it just needs a clearer engine. Pick one scene you’ve been avoiding and experiment with one change today. No pressure to perfect it — just explore. Want targeted help instead of guessing? Ask S.E.A GPT (in the classroom) how to strengthen the exact scene or moment you’re rewriting and get a clear, focused direction forward.

What is your character fighting for today? What do they want on the surface — and what do they need underneath? What fear, belief, or wound is shaping the choices they’re making in this moment? Example: A character may want to expose the truth, but fears losing the one person who still loves them. Every decision they make in the scene is pulled between honesty and self-preservation. That tension is the engine of the scene. Internal struggle is where your story gets depth. It’s what turns a plot event into an emotional beat. Drop your character’s want, need, or fear in the comments — even if it’s messy or unclear. You may uncover a new beat, a stronger choice, or the real reason the scene isn’t working yet. Want help developing layered, emotionally grounded characters? Join the Coaching / Writer’s Room for guided character breakdowns, feedback, and accountability. Or check out the Character Development session in the Concept to Script course.

What scene are you writing today? Is it a confrontation? A reveal? A quiet emotional moment? A turning point that shifts your character’s direction? Drop the specific beat or moment you’re working on. Naming it out loud creates clarity and accountability — and it helps you show up with intention when you sit down to write. If you aren’t writing a scene yet, share the moment you plan to tackle by the end of the day. Even identifying the target is a win. Want to level up your pacing, structure, or scene dynamics? Dive into the lessons inside the Classroom to sharpen your craft and write stronger, cleaner scenes.

Join today's live co-writing session in 2hrs. Session Time (same session, different time zones): United States - 12:00 pm ET – New York / Miami / Atlanta - 11:00 am CT – Chicago / Dallas / Houston - 10:00 am MT – Denver / Salt Lake City - 9:00 am PT – Los Angeles / Seattle - 8:00 am AKT – Alaska - 7:00 am HT – Hawaii International - 5:00 pm GMT – London - 6:00 pm CET – Berlin / Rome / Paris - 6:00 pm SAST – South Africa (Johannesburg / Cape Town) - 9:30 pm IST – India (New Delhi / Mumbai) - 1:00 am KST (next day) – South Korea (Seoul / Busan) What we do: - 5–10 min: quick check-in + set your goal - 2–3 silent writing sprints - Short debrief: what you got done + your next step Bring: - Your WIP (outline, pages, beats, deck—whatever moves the project) - One clear, achievable target for the session (e.g., revise 3 pages, beat out my cold open) Let’s make progress together, not alone.