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The more work you put in on your outline and getting the skeleton of your story right, the easier the process is later.

Drew Goddard

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Drew Goddard
Age: 49
Born: 1975
Born: February 26
Executive Producer
Film Director
Film Producer
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Television Producer
Television Screenwriter
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Atomic City
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