How to Write a Screenplay

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High Fantasy vs Low Fantasy

All stories have some magic in them. On one end of the spectrum, you have stories spanning across galaxies with...

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The Art of Narrative Misdirection

Misdirection — the art of strategically concealing and revealing information — is one of the most potent literary tools that...

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The Tragic Hero 

Tragic heroes are like a falling star, burning, hurtling to their doom, but are a sight to behold all the...

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Setting: Establishing the World

Setting isn’t just a backdrop; it’s a signal, cueing the reader how to read what comes next. Before a character...

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The Antihero Explained

Stories are not always about morally spotless heroes, nor should they be. Truly compelling protagonists have flaws that affect their...

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How to Write a Hook

When you’re at the bookstore surfing for a good read, you’re often trying to get a sense of the tone...

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What is My Screenplay About?

What is My Screenplay About?

When we think of our favorite movies, there is invariably an element that is so novel, so surprising, that it...

A Screenplay is a Blueprint

A Screenplay is a Blueprint

A screenplay is the blueprint from which directors take their cues. It is not the screenwriter’s job to provide camera...

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Join me now to begin the process of getting the story from your imagination to the page, and complete the...