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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 ignites our
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What is reverse outlining? While many writers outline before they write a single scene, others follow a “pantser” method where...
Whether you’re brainstorming your first story or publishing your ninth book, there comes a point when all writers wonder the...
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Theme ideas aren’t something tacked on to the end of a story. They are central to the narrative, and woven...
Have you ever found yourself staring at the blank page and waiting for the spark, but it doesn’t come? So...
The Magician archetype is a character who comes into the story and transforms everything. They don’t wield a specific authority...
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...
A logline is the first chance your screenplay gets to make an impression. After months of outlining, writing the rough...
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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 shots —
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When we think of our favorite movies, there is invariably an element that is so novel, so surprising, that it...
A screenplay is the blueprint from which directors take their cues. It is not the screenwriter’s job to provide camera...
Join me now to begin the process of getting the story from your imagination to the page, and complete the...
