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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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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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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Characters are the beating heart of our stories with wants and needs to fulfil throughout the course of a film or a television season. Audiences must relate to these characters …
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Learn how to introduce dialogue in a script, formatting rules for dialogue, and see examples of dialogue from feature film scripts.
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Learning how to write a script for TV is not as hard as it might sound. This guide contains everything you need to know.
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For emerging screenwriters, the term “spec script” is often mentioned as a crucial step in breaking into the entertainment industry. But what exactly is a spec script, and why is …
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Elevate your storytelling prowess with the guidance of third-person point of view, illustrated through compelling examples.