Did you know that there are only two types of plots in stories? According to Aristotle, at least. In his book Poetics — an analysis of tragedy and epic storytelling — he states that…
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Do you know the three comfort zones that a screenwriter goes through within their screenwriting journey? Inspired by The Wealth Hike’s “The Comfort Zone” Graphic, we discovered that there are…
Listed below are the semifinalists of the 6th annual ScreenCraft Screenwriting Fellowship, selected from roughly 2,500 applications. Congratulations to these talented semifinalists and thanks to all for submitting this year….
What are the best screenwriting habits that screenwriters should get into to be effective and successful in their screenwriting? Whether you write novels, screenplays, or teleplays, the most vital element of…
“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence” – Calvin Coolidge This is a hard business. Anyone who expects to roll out of bed or step off a…
January 1st, 2019 – a day dubbed “Public Domain Day” by originators Wallace McLean, a public domain activist, and Harvard Law professor Lawrence Lessig – saw the release of over…
What are some of the toughest scenes that Hollywood screenwriters have struggled writing and how did they manage to prevail in the end? Here we turn to Vulture’s outstanding series…
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? Do you already have a…
What will the near or distant future of screenwriting be like for screenwriters in and outside of Hollywood? Predicting the future for any industry is difficult. Such predictions are often…
What are the screenwriting secrets that screenwriters need to know and understand as they navigate through Hollywood during their screenwriting journey? We all know the go-to screenwriting advice and tips….
