
It is obviously true that Aristotle was not a screenwriter. He never sat over a keyboard clicking away with his fingers while pondering the cinematic...
It is obviously true that Aristotle was not a screenwriter. He never sat over a keyboard clicking away with his fingers while pondering the cinematic...
It's an all too familiar image for writers — cliche even. The frazzled hair. The defeated posture. The tired eyes. Sure signs of the writer's...
The go-to screenwriting topics of discussion for any given day usually include the likes of concept, story, plot, character arcs, structure, and marketing. These are...
Collaboration is often tricky for screenwriters. Unless you're part of a writing team, it has usually been just you, your computer, and whatever cinematic magic...
Inside every writer is a sensitive, creative soul. That creative spirit sees the world with a sense of unabashed excitement -- a childlike wonder, if...
It seems like movie villains are a dying art. Most mainstream movies are more interested in spectacle and likable leads than giving us an antagonist...
If you're a savvy writer, you know it's a good idea to get feedback from multiple readers and make comparisons between the sets of development notes. As...
Script theft happens. Strangely, many writers are resistant to protecting their work or they take shortcuts to save a few dollars. This is foolhardy. You...
Script readers — whether they’re assistants, interns, or dedicated paid readers — are often seen as gatekeepers, or the first obstacle a screenwriter must get past...
Three is a very satisfying number. In the world of drama especially, the number three is king when it comes to just about anything. After...