How can screenwriters create movie villains that are more compelling and engaging? Enter thought-provoking villain monologues. Merriam-Webster defines thought-provoking as causing people to think seriously...
What are the most overused and inaccurate movie deaths that script readers and industry insiders constantly see in screenplays — and what can be done...
What's the difference between drama and melodrama in features and television? This is one of the most highly-debated subjects in screenwriting — drama versus melodrama....
How can screenwriters learn how to format and write studio script coverage? The role of a script reader is that of a gatekeeper. All scripts...
As a young African-American television writer from the South Side of Chicago, the question I frequently get is: What advice can you offer to another...
What can screenwriters — and Hollywood — learn from the Oscar-winning screenplay Parasite? Beware Spoilers: We will be discussing the screenplay of the film and...
What are some of the most hilarious comedy screenplays that screenwriters can learn from? Reading how-to books and articles about screenwriting can only take you...
Should writers steal from others to advance their own stories and narratives? The short answer is a definitive YES. But before we delve into the...
What are some simple guidelines screenwriters can follow to write effective loglines? Writing a compelling and engaging logline is an art form unto itself. But...
Who are some of the current movers and shakers in the comedy genre for film and television? When you're trying to break into comedy as...
