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!)
What Is a Flashback? Definition, Examples & How To Use Correctly
November 13, 2021
What is a flashback? Learn how to use flashbacks effectively. We break down what they are, when to use them, including examples of their use.
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What Is Overstatement? Definition, Examples & How To Use Correctly
November 13, 2021
What is Overstatement? Since most of the world uses it in daily life, it's difficult to define what exactly an overstatement is.
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How To Write Sluglines For Screenplays, With Examples
November 12, 2021
How to Write Sluglines. We cover all the info you need to write an effective slugline. Writing a good one will help your screenplays be read.
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How To Write Text Messages In a Screenplay: Formatting Guide
November 12, 2021
How to Write Text Messages in a Screenplay. Find out how to use texting properly in your screenplays. Learn about the different kinds of ways
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How to End a Screenplay Explosively & Effectively
November 11, 2021
Step by step instructions on how to end your movie or screenplay so that it sticks with viewers long after they leave the theatre.
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What Is a Script Doctor? Get The Professional View
November 11, 2021
Learn how to find and hire a script doctor. Get the inside scoop on what makes or breaks a script and where to find top script doctors.
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What Is a Trope? A Definition & Examples From Literature And Film
November 11, 2021
In narrative or other works of fiction, a trope is any convention in storytelling, such as a character trait or plot device, that's overused.
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What Is Subtext? Definition & Examples Of The Technique
November 11, 2021
We explain what subtext is, the benefits of using it and how to write with it. We also provide examples you can use in your own writing.
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What Is the Bechdel Test? Women In Fiction
November 11, 2021
This article examines the Bechdel test for gender bias in film and video, how it is used today, and why you should care about this topic.
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How to Make a Storyboard The Easy Way (And The Hard Way!)
November 10, 2021
Making a storyboard is an essential element of filmmaking that can be difficult to accomplish. Here are some tips on how to make a storyboard
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