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Writers Guild Tells Members That Studios May Not Be Serious About Restarting Talks to Make a Deal (www.hollywoodreporter.com)

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After the union sent a cautionary message about the studios' "playbook," the group representing those companies in negotiations said, "Our only playbook is getting people back to work."

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[–] xyzzy@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Sure, you're right in that case. But most novels and scripts don't contain extended encyclopedia-like entries. Besides American Psycho, Moby Dick and House of Leaves are the only other ones I can recall off the top of my head.

[–] bernieecclestoned@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago

I think for formulaic type books it could be used to flesh out a basic plot. Like, Tom Clancy has been dead for years, but he keeps bringing out books...