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Story Development
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In the visual language of cinema, motifs serve as powerful storytelling tools. Recurring images, symbols, sounds or actions woven throughout a film’s narrative create cohesion, reinforce themes, and imbue the …
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Most beginner screenwriters spend a lot of their time learning how to format a script and create a plot that will culminate in a powerful story. However, there is more …
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Planning out your plot will make writing your script a lot easier. In Lesson #4, we’ll guide you through creating a thorough Script Outline – and show you how Celtx …
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In the world of literature and film, characters undeniably reign supreme. Let’s face it, there wouldn’t be “The Lord of the Rings” without Frodo Baggins, just as there wouldn’t be …
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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 …
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Genre is one of the most important concepts in storytelling. At its core, genre refers to the category or type of story being told. Whether that be: crime, romance, sci-fi, …
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You may often be told not to make things too straightforward or easy for your story’s protagonist. They shouldn’t just be able to reach their goal unhindered, be their constant …
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According to Robert McKee, “writers who cannot grasp the truth of our transitory existence, who have been misled by the counterfeit comforts of the modern world, who believe that life …
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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 …