Scriptwriting

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, …

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 …

…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 …

Explore the key differences between US and UK sitcoms—from humor and pacing to structure and tone—with examples from both sides of the Atlantic.

If 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 …

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 …

Feeling stuck? Learn what writer’s block really is, where it comes from, and how to move forward—one word at a time.

Curious about sluglines? Explore the definition, see real-world examples and learn how this key term can transform your scriptwriting journey.

Learn what is a character arc, how to structure a character arc, types of character arcs, and examples from well-known films.

Learn how to introduce dialogue in a script, formatting rules for dialogue, and see examples of dialogue from feature film scripts.