
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...
How can script scene breakdowns help screenwriters write more engaging and well-paced screenplays? While there may not be a single formula or code for a...
C. Robert Cargill is a screenwriter’s screenwriter. Along with writing THE BLACK PHONE, SINISTER, SINISTER 2, and Marvel's DOCTOR STRANGE, he has appeared on horror...
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 the wisest and most inspiring quotes from the late writer, producer, and director John Hughes that screenwriters can apply to their screenwriting journey?...
When and why should writers kill off a main or significant supporting character? As you develop stories, you always need to be looking for opportunities...
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...
What are the best writing workouts that help build your creative instincts and better your writing? Writing is like your body, comprised of multiple muscles...
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...
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...