External conflict
Without tension or conflict, a story will not only be boring, but absent of meaning. At the heart of every story lies […]
Character vs. Character Conflict
Detective vs. criminal mastermind, knight vs. dragon, cowboy vs. rogue bandit — all these classic stories fit neatly into a conflict model […]
What Is Alliteration? (And How to Use It in Your Writing)
One of the best pieces of writing advice I ever got was: read your work aloud. When you do, you begin to […]
Screenwriting Classes: What to Look for
Whether you are new to the craft of screenwriting, or perhaps stuck somewhere in the middle of your manuscript, the thought of […]
How Long Should a Screenplay Be?
Screenplays usually land around 90 to 120 pages. And the reason involves both technical considerations and the practical realities of making a […]
How Many Words in a Chapter?
Authors often struggle to figure out when to add chapter breaks and how to properly split up their novel or memoir. A […]
How to Write Flashbacks in a Screenplay
Flashbacks act as a sort of Swiss army knife. You can use them in multiple ways — to foreshadow coming events, flesh […]
