One of the oldest and most enduring patterns in storytelling is the Hero archetype. All stories require a main perspective...
Dialogue tags are essential to keeping up the illusion of storytelling. Dialogue ceases to be words on a page, and...
Typically, we view a scapegoat simply as a plot device — an innocent bystander blamed for a criminal act, or...
If you’ve been working on a rough draft of your story for a while, and find yourself thinking, This is...
How do you start your memoir when there are infinite places to begin, and every idea leads to ten new...
Most writers spend years trying to improve alone. I understand the instinct. Writing is personal, vulnerable work, and solitude often...
One structure model designed specifically for screenwriters is Blake Snyder’s “Save the Cat!” If you’ve been in one of my...
In a previous article, I went over formatting requirements for screenplays. These techniques can also help set up a sound...
A screenplay is the blueprint from which directors take their cues. It is not the screenwriter’s job to provide camera...
Getting your screenplay format down right matters more than you might think. You could write the most brilliant story ever...
Join me now to begin the process of getting the story from your imagination to the page, and complete the...
A logline is the first chance your screenplay gets to make an impression. After months of outlining, writing the rough...
When writing a screenplay, there often comes a point where you start to imagine you’re in charge of the entire production. Perhaps
“Too many hats” is one of the most common traps a screenwriter can fall into, and it almost always begins with the
A screenplay is a script specifically written for film, TV, video games, or any other visual medium. It is not just the
Some screenwriters resist outlining. They prefer to follow the story wherever it leads, trusting their instincts over structure, discovery over design. And
Every screenwriter dreams to one day have their own feature length film on the big screen. Regardless of how grand that goal
Whether you are new to the craft of screenwriting, or perhaps stuck somewhere in the middle of your manuscript, the thought of
Screenplays usually land around 90 to 120 pages. And the reason involves both technical considerations and the practical realities of making a
Flashbacks act as a sort of Swiss army knife. You can use them in multiple ways — to foreshadow coming events, flesh
How to Introduce a Character in a Screenplay: Master the art of first impressions with proper formatting, action cues, and internal dilemmas.
Learn how to write a montage in a screenplay to condense time and show character growth. Master the format and use this tool to elevate your story.
Screenplay structure allows a writer to investigate their characters and theme and get to the heart of where they exist in story.
Selling your screenplay is a battle of outreach, portfolio, and simplicity. Learn how to balance your professional expectations with the heart of your work.
A logline is the first chance your screenplay gets to make an impression. After months of outlining, writing the rough draft, and
One structure model designed specifically for screenwriters is Blake Snyder’s “Save the Cat!” If you’ve been in one of my workshops, you’ll
In a previous article, I went over formatting requirements for screenplays. These techniques can also help set up a sound foundation for
Getting your screenplay format down right matters more than you might think. You could write the most brilliant story ever conceived, with
Every screenplay is built around a single invisible force that holds everything together. You may not notice it on first viewing, but
When we think of our favorite movies, there is invariably an element that is so novel, so surprising, that it ignites our
When writing a screenplay, there often comes a point where you start to imagine you’re in charge of the entire...
“Too many hats” is one of the most common traps a screenwriter can fall into, and it almost always begins...
A screenplay is a script specifically written for film, TV, video games, or any other visual medium. It is not...
Some screenwriters resist outlining. They prefer to follow the story wherever it leads, trusting their instincts over structure, discovery over...
Every screenwriter dreams to one day have their own feature length film on the big screen. Regardless of how grand...
Whether you are new to the craft of screenwriting, or perhaps stuck somewhere in the middle of your manuscript, the...
Screenplays usually land around 90 to 120 pages. And the reason involves both technical considerations and the practical realities of...
Flashbacks act as a sort of Swiss army knife. You can use them in multiple ways — to foreshadow coming...
A logline is the first chance your screenplay gets to make an impression. After months of outlining, writing the rough...
One structure model designed specifically for screenwriters is Blake Snyder’s “Save the Cat!” If you’ve been in one of my...
In a previous article, I went over formatting requirements for screenplays. These techniques can also help set up a sound...
Getting your screenplay format down right matters more than you might think. You could write the most brilliant story ever...
Every screenplay is built around a single invisible force that holds everything together. You may not notice it on first...
When we think of our favorite movies, there is invariably an element that is so novel, so surprising, that it...
