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Closet screenplay

Okay kiddo, so a screenplay is like a big script that people use to make movies or TV shows. It tells actors what to say and do, and shows camera people how to film everything.

Now, a closet screenplay is a screenplay that someone writes just for fun, without planning to actually turn it into a movie or show. It’s kind of like playing with dolls, but with words on paper instead.

Some people like to write closet screenplays just for their own enjoyment, or maybe to share with their friends. They might create their own stories, or write their own versions of movies or TV shows they love.

Writing a closet screenplay can be really fun and creative! You get to use your imagination and come up with your own characters and stories. It doesn’t matter if anyone else ever sees it – the important thing is that you have fun writing it!
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