# [Style Name] Narrative Style

**Category**: Screenplay Narrative Style  
**Type**: [Structural/Tonal/Technical]  
**Complexity**: [Low/Medium/High]

## Overview

[Brief description of the narrative style - 2-3 sentences explaining what defines this approach]

## Core Concept

[Detailed explanation of the style's fundamental characteristics and what makes it unique]

## Definition

[Clear, precise definition of this narrative style and when it should be used]

## Structural Requirements

### Requirement 1: [Requirement Name]

**Description**: [What this structural requirement entails]

**Why It Matters**: [Explanation of why this is essential to the style]

**Implementation**:
- [How to implement this requirement]
- [Technical considerations]
- [Formatting implications]

**Examples**:
- ✅ **Good**: [Example demonstrating correct application]
- ❌ **Bad**: [Example demonstrating violation]

**Film Reference**: [Film title] - [Specific scene or structural element]

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### Requirement 2: [Requirement Name]

[Repeat structure for 5-8 structural requirements]

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## Pacing Guidelines

### Overall Rhythm

- [Description of the pacing rhythm for this style]
- [How scenes should flow]
- [Tempo considerations]

### Scene Length

- [Typical scene length for this style]
- [When to use longer vs. shorter scenes]
- [Pacing variations]

### Act Structure

- **Act I**: [Pacing approach for Act I]
- **Act II**: [Pacing approach for Act II]
- **Act III**: [Pacing approach for Act III]

### Transitions

- [How to transition between scenes in this style]
- [Transition techniques specific to this style]
- [What to avoid]

## Visual Storytelling

### Camera Work

- [Camera movement approach for this style]
- [Shot composition considerations]
- [Visual rhythm]

### Visual Motifs

- [Common visual motifs for this style]
- [Symbolic imagery]
- [Color and lighting considerations]

### Action Lines

- [How to write action lines for this style]
- [Level of detail required]
- [Formatting approach]

**Example**:
```
[Example action line demonstrating the style]
```

## Dialogue Approach

### Dialogue Style

- [How dialogue functions in this style]
- [Dialogue density (sparse vs. heavy)]
- [Naturalism vs. stylization]

### Subtext

- [How subtext works in this style]
- [Balance between what's said and unsaid]

### Formatting

- [Any special dialogue formatting for this style]
- [Parentheticals usage]
- [Dialogue rhythm]

**Example**:
```
CHARACTER
[Example dialogue demonstrating the style]
```

## Technical Formatting

### Page Layout

- [Any special page layout considerations]
- [White space usage]
- [Visual density]

### Scene Headings

- [How to format scene headings for this style]
- [Frequency of scene breaks]
- [Special considerations]

### Special Elements

- [Any unique formatting elements for this style]
- [Montages, flashbacks, etc.]
- [How to indicate style-specific techniques]

## Strengths and Limitations

### Strengths

- [Strength 1: What this style does exceptionally well]
- [Strength 2]
- [Strength 3]

### Limitations

- [Limitation 1: What this style struggles with]
- [Limitation 2]
- [Limitation 3]

### Best Use Cases

- [When to use this style]
- [What types of stories benefit from this style]
- [Genre compatibility]

## Film Examples

### Example 1: [Film Title] ([Year])

**Director**: [Director Name]

**Why This Style Works**: [Explanation of how this film exemplifies the style]

**Key Stylistic Moments**:
- **[Scene Description]**: [How this scene demonstrates the style]
- **[Scene Description]**: [How this scene demonstrates the style]

**Techniques Used**:
- [Technique 1]
- [Technique 2]
- [Technique 3]

**Structural Analysis**: [How the overall structure reflects the style]

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### Example 2: [Film Title] ([Year])

[Repeat for 3-5 film examples]

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## Integration with Other Features

### Compatible Genres

- **[Genre Name]**: [How this style works with this genre]
- **[Genre Name]**: [How this style works with this genre]

### Compatible Themes

- **[Theme Name]**: [How this style enhances this theme]
- **[Theme Name]**: [How this style enhances this theme]

### Style Variations

- [Variation 1: How to adapt this style]
- [Variation 2: How to adapt this style]

## Common Pitfalls

### Pitfall 1: [Pitfall Name]

**Problem**: [Description of the common mistake]

**Solution**: [How to avoid or fix this pitfall]

**Example**: [Brief example]

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### Pitfall 2: [Pitfall Name]

[Repeat for 3-5 common pitfalls]

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## Best Practices

1. [Best practice 1]
2. [Best practice 2]
3. [Best practice 3]
4. [Best practice 4]
5. [Best practice 5]

## Resources

- [Resource 1: Book, article, or reference]
- [Resource 2: Book, article, or reference]
- [Resource 3: Book, article, or reference]

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**Depth Coverage**: 85%  
**Last Updated**: [Date]  
**Version**: 1.0.0

