Story Development

In this guide, we break down what a flat character is, offer examples from film and TV, and writing tips to help you write stronger stories.

All screenwriters find themselves stuck at some point in developing and writing a script. This could be due to writer’s block, a lack of story thread, problems with characters, or …

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

Learn how to create a compelling antagonist that challenges your hero and drives your story forward. Explore tips, traits, and examples.

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 …

What is script coverage? Learn how coverage works, what readers look for, and how notes are used in film and TV development.

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 …

What is the Iceberg Theory? Learn how Hemingway’s storytelling technique shapes powerful, subtext-driven narratives.