
Ah, plot holes — those pesky narrative inconsistencies that plague all writers regardless of their experience level. You know one when you see one. It's the...
Ah, plot holes — those pesky narrative inconsistencies that plague all writers regardless of their experience level. You know one when you see one. It's the...
Holiday movies are some of the most consistent box office earners in the industry. Holiday classics like It’s a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Story...
Selling your first original feature screenplay is the dream. But it's easier said than done. Because even if you write the next big hit, you...
Julie Delpy, of Before movie trilogy and 2 Days in Paris fame, shares her experiences as a screenwriter, director, and actor in the film industry...
Hollywood development and representation have a common saying when it comes to screenplays — "The cream will rise." While that might sound vague, the screenplay...
The screenwriting journey is full of lessons learned. When you begin this journey, you must first learn the art and craft of screenwriting, a journey...
What are the most vital things screenwriters need to remember when they start a new screenplay? It's easy to get caught up in the moment...
What is a character's external arc, and how can screenwriters ensure that their protagonist has a great one? Character arcs can be an intimidating subject...
What is a character's internal arc, and how can screenwriters ensure that their protagonist has a great one? Character arcs can be an intimidating subject...
Academy Originals' Creative Spark Series features Oscar-winning screenwriter Paul Haggis as he takes viewers inside his screenwriting process. Haggis moved to California from Canada in his...