Listen "Nickel Boys and Shawshank Redemption: Primary and Secondary Structure"
Episode Synopsis
Learn how Nickel Boys and Shawshank Redemption use secondary structure to shape audience expectations—and how to apply these techniques to the structure of your screenplay.
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