
Sometimes to understand what something is, we have to first look at what it isn’t. Though the stanza below describes writing prose, the lines have...
Sometimes to understand what something is, we have to first look at what it isn’t. Though the stanza below describes writing prose, the lines have...
Summer is the time for spectacular action flicks. Big explosions, heart-pounding car chases and over-the-top fight scenes fill the screen and audiences can’t seem to...
Grounded, self-reflective with the ability to be hard on himself and still push through, Tze Chun is a filmmaker who’s willing to fail. But after...
Beginning. Middle. End. That is the most simplistic way to open a discussion about the three-act structure. No matter what screenwriting philosophy you read, "secret"...
What is often the most entertaining moment in a movie? It's when a plant pays off. What does that mean? It means the writer has...
What is a subplot? Subplots add depth and complexity to the overall narrative of a screenplay. If you use them effectively, they can reveal character,...
Do you have an amazing idea for a TV pilot? Most screenwriters do. Maybe your idea includes quirky characters, a little-known location, an underdog story,...
Script coverage is an essential part of the film and television industry — and the grading system within that script coverage can make or break...
No matter your age, if you’ve ever seen a Pixar movie you’ve likely fallen in love with the combination of story magic, soulful characters and...
The animated TV show Family Guy, the brainchild of comedic Renaissance Man Seth McFarlane, is known for its irreverent, socially relevant and sometimes raunchy humor...