A jump scare isnโt a jump scare if we see it coming, and the final girl canโt be just that if we know who sheโs going to be in the …
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Horror has had its fair share of hits and flops. But you came here for the best, and here at Celtx, we love to deliver! In todayโs article, weโll explore …
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One of the most noticeable changes is the leap in technology. Todayโs horror filmmakers have tools like CGI and advanced special effects that werenโt even imaginable when classics like The …
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Welcome back to our blog series: Mastering the Art of Screenwriting! Weโre overjoyed, ecstatic, thrilled, over the moon and delighted that youโre here with us (some might even sayโwe’re screaming).ย …
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Internal vs. External Conflict: Why It Reigns Supreme in Storytelling
In todayโs article, weโll be throwing out the old and bringing in the new: what if we combined internal and external conflict and explored how they work together to create …
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A deep dive into some of the most famous disagreements between an executive producer and their other producers.
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Game Over or Level Up? The Best/Worst Video Game Adaptations
…Letโs hit โStartโ and take a look at the adaptations that we always return to, those where we audiences didnโt think were worth a respawn and why. From The Last …
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Mastering the Art of Screenwriting: Part 1 of Our Screenwriting Series
Welcome to part one of our Screenwriting Series, where weโll be exploring the art of screenwriting from the blank page to the polished draft.
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The Best and Worst Character Arcs in Modern TV and Film
A well-developed arc can work wonders for audience engagement in our screenplays, turning them either into a fan-favorite or most-hated. Crafting relatable and interesting characters makes the stories theyโre part …
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The Bear, The Batman, and Barbie: Starting Strong in Storytelling
Whether youโre writing a short piece of fiction, a novel, poem, or screenplay, the general rule of thumb is to hook your audience. That hook could come in the first …