When it comes to crafting powerful stories, few elements are as crucial as the characters that drive them. Whether you’re drafting a novel, screenplay or play, your characters are the …
Story Development
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Why conflict is essential is drama, break down the different types of conflict you can use in your stories, and how some of the most successful movies and TV shows …
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While it’s possible to develop scripts quickly, others can take years of thought, revision and rewriting.Exploring just why that is, and offer you an insight into the creative process, with …
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From Tears to Triumphs: How to Write a Drama Script
Diving into the art of writing a drama screenplay and how you can create compelling characters, a powerful narrative and dialogue that’ll keep your audience on the edge of their …
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Protagonist vs. Antagonist: Storytelling’s Core Conflict
We may understand what makes a protagonist and what makes an antagonist, but what is it about them and their conflict that shapes the course of a narrative? How do …
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Story Development
Interview: Tyler C. Gore on Writing Honestly and My Life of Crime
by Jenny Fisherby Jenny FisherA conversation with Tyler C. Gore, a storyteller who finds joy in both the chaos and beauty of New York City, inviting us all to find humor in the unexpected.
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What is a Stock Character? Understanding Their Role in Comedy Writing
Taking a closer look at the role of stock characters in comedy, why they work so well, and how you can use them to enhance your own comedy writing, without …
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FilmmakingIndustryStory Development
Sundance Secrets: Short Film Insights from the Sundance Festival
Sundance is not just a festival, but a catalyst for creativity. Since the festival’s original inception in 1978, it has become synonymous with independent filmmaking and has launched countless careers.
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The five-act structure has remained relevant for modern storytellers across multiple mediums. So whether you’re writing a novel or a screenplay, it provides a strong foundation for complex, character-driven stories. …
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As sci-fi continues to be a huge Hollywood fixture, in today’s article, we will explore the world of sci-fi adaptations, discover the themes audiences are going crazy for, how adaptations …