SOUTH PARK WRITERS SHARE THEIR WRITING RULE #1
SOUTH PARK WRITERS SHARE THEIR WRITING RULE #1
This is a great presentation from South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker on plotting using the key words “but” and “therefore.” It’s brilliant. Watch it.
Good, eh?
PS: That clip comes from MTVU Stand In and if we could find a damn link we would share it.
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