Scriptwriting

Some of our favorite new features to add to the Celtx studio are those that make it easier to write and create together. The better we collaborate, the better we …

Understanding genre helps you shape audience expectations and strengthen your story. Learn how to use genre to guide your screenwriting.

What is external conflict? Learn the definition, see key examples from film, and discover how to use it to create compelling tension in your screenplay.

Have you ever noticed how certain story elements seem to pop up again and again in movies? The quirky side-kick. The final face-off between hero and villain. The climactic race …

If you’re an aspiring screenwriter trying to break into the industry, you’ve likely heard the term “script coverage” before. But what exactly is script coverage and why does it matter? …

A short history of the stock character and how writers can still use them today to help develop their stories.

To quote Robert McKee, “When the protagonist steps out of the Inciting Incident, he enters a world governed by the Law of Conflict. To wit: Nothing moves forward in a …

We’re excited to announce the release of Script Drafts – a new feature which allows users to create draft scripts from their core project script. With unlimited draft scripts, users …

Introduction Silent filmmaker Paul Rotha once said, “No power of speech is comparable to the descriptive value of photographs”, citing dialogue as “doing violence to natural instincts”. There is no …

The timeless allure of horror movies has captivated audiences for generations. With their ability to invoke fear and suspense, horror films have become an integral part of cinema. This guide …