Story Structure
Build compelling narratives with proven story structure frameworks that engage audiences from opening scene to final credits. This category examines classic and contemporary approaches to plot development, character arcs, and narrative pacing that form the foundation of successful screenplays. Discover act structures, plot points, sequences, and dramatic techniques that give your stories the emotional impact and narrative coherence that resonate with viewers and industry professionals alike.
What Is a Plot? A Look At Plot And What It Means For Your Story
December 6, 2021
What is plot and why should it matter to you as a screenwriter. This is our complete guide to plot for writing and screenwriting.
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What Is Conflict In a Story? Definition & Examples Of This Technique
December 5, 2021
What is conflict in a story? How does conflict help your story? Learn the basics of creating and understanding conflict.
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What Is a Paradox? Definition, Examples & How To Use It
December 2, 2021
A paradox can be defined as something that seems to contradict itself, but in reality does not. Learn more about what this means.
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What Is Dystopian Fiction? Definition, Examples & How To Create It
December 2, 2021
A guide to the genre of dystopian fiction. Learn about common themes and examples of this style in movies, TV shows, books and more.
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What Is a MacGuffin? The Definitive Guide
December 1, 2021
A macguffin is a plot device in the form of some goal, desired object or valuable that drives the characters in the story.
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How To Write a Voice Over Montage: Complete Guide To Doing It Right
November 30, 2021
A guide on how to write a voice over montage for your film project. This method will work for any film script, including promo video scripts.
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What Is Theme? Definition & Complete List of Themes
November 28, 2021
What exactly is a theme when it comes to filmmaking? And how do you apply it to your filmmaking career? Dive into the detail in this article.
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Writing Exposition: The Definitive Guide, With Examples & Tutorials
November 26, 2021
Learn what you need to know about writing exposition, and how to implement it in your own screenplay. Also how to avoid it in your writing.
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What Is Deus Ex Machina? Definition, Examples & How To Use It The Right Way
November 25, 2021
Deus Ex Machina is a term that literally translated, it means 'god out of the machine' and refers to a plot mechanism in storytelling.
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Save The Cat Beat Sheet: A Complete Guide
November 23, 2021
A guide to creating a story structure using Blake Snyder's Save the Cat Beat Sheet. This is a great tool to use before writing a screenplay.
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