Screenwriting
Learn screenwriting and how to write effectively for both screen and video is a vital skill for filmmakers of all kinds. It is both an art and a science.
This category involves sharing the all-time best screenwriting tips, tricks and ideas...shared from some of the world’s best screenwriters.
(and maybe a few ideas from yours truly!)
Setting Examples: How To Use Time & Place In Film & Literature
March 18, 2023
Setting Examples. This is our complete guide that covers everything you need to know, as well as tips, tricks & techniques.
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What Is A Character Sheet? The Ultimate Guide [With Examples & Tips]
March 18, 2023
What is A Character Sheet This is our complete guide that covers everything you need to know, as well as tips, tricks & techniques.
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What Is A Tragic Hero? Definition, History & Examples
March 18, 2023
What Is A Tragic Hero? This is our complete guide that covers everything you need to know, as well as tips, tricks & techniques.
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What Is An Analogy? Definition & Examples
March 18, 2023
What is an Analogy? This is our complete guide that covers everything you need to know, as well as tips, tricks & techniques.
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Horror Movie Tropes: Ultimate Guide To Top Scary Tropes
March 15, 2023
What are horror movie tropes? A look at the top tropes featured in scary movies. Is your favorite trope here?
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How To Storyboard A Fight Scene: Everything You Need To Know
March 15, 2023
How To Storyboard A Fight Scene. This is our complete guide that covers everything you need to know, as well as tips, tricks & techniques.
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What Is A Villain? The Ultimate Guide [With Examples & Classic Villains]
March 15, 2023
What is a Villain? This is our complete guide that covers everything you need to know, as well as history and famous villains.
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What Are Title Drops? Definition, Examples & How To Use Them
March 8, 2023
A title drop is the moment when a film or TV show's title is spoken aloud in the dialogue. Here's what makes them work, why they fail, and the most memorable examples in cinema.
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How To Write Camera Directions In A Script? The Definitive Guide
October 15, 2022
How To Write Camera Directions In A Script. This is our detailed guide that covers everything you need to know, as well as tips & techniques.
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Round vs. Flat Character: The Differences Explained, With Examples
October 15, 2022
Round vs. Flat Character. This is our detailed guide that covers everything you need to know, as well as tips & how to write both of them.
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