Welcome to part one of our Screenwriting Series, where we’ll be exploring the art of screenwriting from the blank page to the polished draft.
Scriptwriting
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ScriptwritingTelevision Writing
From Nostalgia to Now: The Unstoppable Rise of TV Show Reboots, Remakes and Spin-Offs
Everyone has their favorite TV show that they cannot get enough of. With box sets coming out of our ears, the rise of streaming services, and conversation on social media, …
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FilmmakingIndustryScriptwritingStory Development
The Bear, The Batman, and Barbie: Starting Strong in Storytelling
Whether you’re 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 …
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…how do you start? Which route is the one for you? You’ll never know until you try! What you do need to know is that the screenwriting game is an …
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IndustryScriptwritingStory DevelopmentUsing Celtx
Sitcom Showdown: Modern Sitcoms and Their Global Counterparts
Television is living its best life right now, with hundreds of shows hitting our screens every year. From drama to thriller and comedy, there’s nothing we like better than cozying …
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IndustryScriptwritingStory Development
From Tunes to TV: An Interview with Comedy Writer Trevor Risk
by Jenny Fisherby Jenny FisherIf you look up Trevor Risk on IMDB, you’ll quickly find his writing credits for Letterkenny and Shoresy alongside a brief bio mentioning his contributions to the shows’ music. But …
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ScriptwritingStory Development
Character Foil: The Secret Ingredient for Dynamic Duos in Screenwriting
So, you’ve written a flawed, multi-layered protagonist who has clear motivations, wants, and needs. You’ve presented them authentically on the page with a clear direction throughout the plot. They are …
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Scriptwriting
Overcoming Writer’s Block: Strategies for Unstuck Creativity
by Natasha Stares 11 minutes readWe’ve all been there. Staring into the abyss of the blank page, a cursor flashing at us, teasing us for the writing we just can’t seem to start. Writer’s block …
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Curious about sluglines? Explore the definition, see real-world examples and learn how this key term can transform your scriptwriting journey.
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Learn what is a character arc, how to structure a character arc, types of character arcs, and examples from well-known films.