Tag: screenwriting
Create Complex Characters that are not Black and White in Nature
How often in life do you meet someone that is flawless? Conversely, how often do you meet someone that does not have a single good bone in their body? …
Montage Sequence – Friend or Foe?
Instead of writing a bunch of short scenes with little or no dialogue as separate steps in your story, why not group them together in a sequence and count…
The Power of the Flashback
Flashback can be a clever device or it can be an annoying one. If you use it sparingly and don't rely on it too heavily to tell your story…
Remember the Golden “Rule of Three” for Writing
I know some of you writers out there – yes, you know who you are -- don’t like rules and formulas and are ruthlessly resistant to following any kind…
Vary your Movie Script Locations
In your everyday life, do you sit in one spot and talk to everybody you meet in that same place? Okay, maybe you do but unless that’s the point…
Getting into a routine can help with screenwriting
You might be desperate to get your screenwriting ideas noted down and formed into a completed work. After all, if you are successful, you may reap considerable rewards both…
Formatting is crucial in screenplay writing
When you sit down to create a screenplay, there are many issues you have to bear in mind. Indeed, the process can be daunting. But as long as you…
Budding Writers Can Realize Their Dreams with the Right Tools
Everyone has dreams, but few ever get to realize them. When it comes to screenwriting, not everyone can put a script together that will be picked up by Hollywood,…
Getting a Movie Script Noticed isn’t Impossible
So many people find themselves stuck in unsuitable jobs. They sit behind desks in grey, soulless office blocks, churning out countless dull reports, when what they'd really like to…
Screenwriting Myths Debunked
A lot of talented writers make the mistake of giving up on a career in screenwriting before they even get started. Much of this lack of belief stems from…
