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Here we showcase seven ways in which you can determine if your characters aren’t unique—and how you can find methods…
Through analysis of Nocturnal Animals, Groundhog Day and Black Mirror, James Napoli explores how to fulfill the promise of your…
Abide by this Rule Book to map out your script's characters' reactions across a spectrum of emotions, from disgust to…
Paul Attanasio’s script for Quiz Show was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Oscars and the Golden Globes, and…
No matter who the character, or what trials he or she must face, a cinematic protagonist will not find victory…
In looking for plot patterns in our scripts, we may better grasp the world we live in and in turn…
"Theme" is a term that gets tossed around a great deal in the film world. So what do we mean…
Discover a new alternative to the conventional wisdom of restorative three-act story structure. Craft a working draft of moments rather…
Learn surprising screenwriting structure from the plant and payoff threads that ripple through the extraordinary mosaics of The Orphanage and…
If I had to name the single most significant factor as to why a screenplay does or doesn’t get picked…
Few things can be more practical than the process known as “brainstorming,” where two or more people work to generate…
In partnership with Creative Screenwriting, we present “First Draft: Surprise or Suspense?" with explanations from Hitchcock about the important difference.
For first-time screenwriters, “Good is never going to be good enough.” You must be great. Your first script must be…
Finishing a screenplay is like giving birth: After the initial burst of accomplishment comes the realization that the hard work…
When the characters in a story make an emotional connection with an audience through realistic human behavior, the story itself…
So look upon this list of 10 great podcasts—all of which are available on iTunes—as a starting place. After all,…