
While watching movies and television shows of different genres, you’ll quickly notice that certain character archetypes in comedies work best for particular stories. Unless the...
While watching movies and television shows of different genres, you’ll quickly notice that certain character archetypes in comedies work best for particular stories. Unless the...
Becoming a professional script reader is one of the most coveted jobs for up-and-coming screenwriters—beyond the wants and needs of selling a screenplay. Sometimes, you...
You can track most villain character archetypes in literature, theater, film, and television to archetypal blueprints that have been around for hundreds of years, representing...
Almost every character found in films, TV shows, and books stems from traditional—and sometimes ancient—archetypal foundations. These foundations serve as broad templates for characters that...
The epic journey—a story involving a hero or protagonist tasked with venturing into different lands, worlds, times, and universes—is as old as time itself. From...
The journey of Denis Villeneuve from Canadian short film director to one of the most respected figures in contemporary cinema is a testament to his...
A well-crafted story typically consists of multiple elements working together to engage the reader or audience, inform and entertain them, and convey the writer’s intended...
Writing a biopic is as much an art as it is a science, calling on you—the screenwriter—to blend meticulous research with creative storytelling to capture the essence...
Black History Month is a time dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the contributions, achievements, and history of African Americans throughout U.S. history. Throughout February, we...
Any great romantic comedy, whether you’re watching one with A-list movie stars or those cheesy but highly addictive Lifetime and Hallmark movies, has a memorable...