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Here’s another cliché to avoid when writing your script: the use of “get out of there.” You’ll understand when you watch the video. Check out previous clichés to avoid here.

Here’s another cliché to avoid when writing your script: the overused “mirror scare” trick. You’ll see what I mean when you watch the video. Remember to try and be different when writing. Don’t rely on things that have been done before. Be different! Check out previous clichés to avoid here.

I’ve already featured the cell phone “no signal” cliché here, and now it’s time for you to realize that the idea you had to feature a cool “enhance” bit in your script is a terrible one. What do I mean by “enhance” cliché? Watch the video.

Here is a video to convince you not to use the dead cell-phone cliché in your films. It’s lazy and it’s been used thousands of times.

Screenwriter John August works through a scene to improve its opening.

Screenwriter John August works through a scene to improve the action.

Screenwriter John August works through a scene to improve the scene description.