
Why do some movies begin with the ending? There's no single answer to how you should structure a screenplay. Different structures work for different reasons. Structure...
Why do some movies begin with the ending? There's no single answer to how you should structure a screenplay. Different structures work for different reasons. Structure...
What are some embarrassing truths that most screenwriters don't want to admit? Every screenwriter exaggerates, bends the truth, and embellishes throughout their screenwriting journey. No...
What are all of the major types of scenes found within movies that screenwriters can use within their screenplays? Movie scenes are generally defined as...
What are the wisest and most inspiring quotes from the late writer, producer, and director John Hughes that screenwriters can apply to their screenwriting journey?...
One of the most common screenwriting questions screenwriters ask is, "Should you reference a specific song in your screenplay?" It's tempting. You're the screenwriter and...
You're in your house, apartment, or writing retreat with plenty of time to write, and what happens? You freeze. You're letting the worries the day...
How can screenwriters find the right balance of truth and creative liberties when writing screenplays that are either based on or inspired by true stories?...
What can screenwriters do to better organize their drafts, documents, research, and industry correspondence? Everyone has their own organizational habits, tendencies, and quirks. One screenwriter's...
What are some of William Goldman's best pieces of screenwriting advice? Here we feature the Writers Guild Foundation video The Writer Speaks: William Goldman where they interviewed the...
Should you have the same writing process for every story that you write? Margaret Atwood — famous author of The Handmaid's Tale and its best-selling...