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Education/Entertainment
Asked by Jonathan Kaufman on May 7, 2020
Hi Jerry:
Is it ever OK to include a scene that is geared mostly toward entertainment/education, as opposed to advancing the story or shedding light on character? I realize this should be kept to an absolute minimum.
Thank you!
Jonathan
Jerry's Answer
No, Jonathan, I would argue that the most entertaining and educational scenes will be those that do also advance the story. Otherwise, the scene is going to be conspicuous for what it does not accomplish. The goal should be to make it accomplish both purposes.