What is a 'beat' in a TV drama?

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What is a 'beat' in a TV drama?

Pamela Douglas (Screenwriter) gives expert video advice on: How do I know if my idea will make a great TV drama?; How many pages is a TV drama script?; What do I do if my script is running long? and more...

A beat is a step of the drama. The word is sometimes interchangeable with scene. A beat is one element that moves your story forward in a script.

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