Story Development

Elevate your screenwriting with these expert research techniques. Learn how to organize notes, develop characters, and turn ideas into polished scripts.

Discover how to craft the perfect screenplay tone with insights on music, dialogue, visuals, and collaboration. Elevate your writing with Celtx today!

Master the art of documentary screenwriting with tips on research, structure, narration, and storytelling. Start your journey with Celtx today!

Helping you set achievable writing goals for 2025. Discover tips for honing your skills, managing time, and tracking progress with tools like Celtx.

What makes a holiday movie a holiday movie? In essence, holiday movies are about more than just tinsel and snow. They capture universal themes that resonate deeply with global audiences.

This is a guest blog written by Celtx Partner David Schwartz You know how rom-coms are. Boy meets girl, boy and girl fall in love, boy and girl break up, …

Subtext adds depth, intrigue, and emotional resonance. Whether it’s a flicker of doubt in a character’s expression or a loaded pause before a line of dialogue, subtext invites audiences to …

Diving into what makes a classic romantic comedy, and how their contemporary counterparts have shaken things up since. Plus, we’ll be offering our tip tips for crafting your own timeless …

The first draft is the foundation of our creative process, where our ideas tumble out unfiltered, characters come to life in expected ways, and our story begins to take shape.

From chemistry to dialogue, learn how to craft a rom-com script that steals hearts — and how Celtx can help bring your story to life.