How Not To Write A Screenplay 101 Common Mistakes Most Screenwriters Make ((exclusive)) Jun 2026

The "As You Know" trope—where two characters tell each other things they both already know just for the sake of the audience.

“John, pass the salt.” “Thanks, Mary.” “You’re welcome, John.” We know who they are.

Creating a "mustache-twirling" villain who is evil just for the sake of being evil.