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Advisory Bureau Service In making use of the three Advisory Bureau Coupons bear in mind that this privi- lege is one of the most valuable units of the Palmer Plan. You have a full year in which to use these coupons. Do not permit your impatience to allow you to rush half-finished stories in for criticism. Take time to develop each plot and thus receive the full value of this service. Stories that possess some merit, but at the same time possess some weaknesses, will be returned to you for revision and may then be sub- mitted for further criticism under the original coupon. Stories that are found to be selling possibilities will be immediately transferred to our Photoplay Sales Depart- ment for consideration and possible sale. The student will be immediately notified in such case. Stories found to be utter impossibilities in theme, treatment or tech- nique will be returned with a complete criticism and with the advice to discard them entirely and start work upon something new. The Monthly Lectures The series of twelve lectures written by famous authorities on photoplay sub- jects will be mailed at intervals of thirty days throughout the term of membership of each student. The Handbook serves as a primer and elementary text book. The lectures guide the student into somewhat more advanced paths and convey the thoughtful opinions of a carefully selected group of the deepest thinkers in the photoplay profession. Each lecture should be read and studied in the sequence that it is received. Photoplay Sales Department The Photoplay Sales Department is permanently at the disposal of every Palmer Plan member from the date of enrollment. Each student may submit as many stories as may be desired and as frequently. It is urgently requested, however, that each student shall receive Advisory Bureau criticisms of the three stories before sub- mitting any manuscripts to the Sales Department. This will enable each Palmer Plan member to obtain a fundamental knowledge and skill which will lead to a more salable quality of submissions. The "Photoplaywright" The "Photoplaywright," the only magazine in America devoted solely to photoplay writing and the photoplay market, is sent free to members during their term of enrollment. The "Photoplaywright" is issued at such times as we have important information to transmit to our members, who may expect from six to twelve copies during the year. Each number is filled with inspiration and is procurable only by Palmer Plan members. Glossary and Board of Censors' Rulings The Rules of the National Board of Censorship and the Glossary of Terms are contained in the appendix in order that each member may be equipped with complete information. If in doubt concerning any of the censorship rulings do not omit anything that seems vital to the construction of your story. In criticising submitted manuscripts, the Advisory Bureau will suggest elimination of action that is absolutely forbidden. Do not attempt to use the technical terms contained in the Glossary when preparing a synopsis for submission. Tell your story in clear, simple language. 10