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What does it mean?
Drama is life stripped of boring moments.
In plain terms
Drama removes the dull parts of life.
What can you take from it?
Storytelling focuses on compelling events.

Where it applies

  • scriptwriting
  • editing

Putting it to work

  • cut mundane scenes
  • highlight conflict

Questions to consider

  • How much of life should be omitted for drama?
  • What is lost when we cut the dull bits?

Another view

Removing context can oversimplify reality.

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