Story Development

Introduction: the role of flat characters in horror It takes all sorts to make a world, and the same goes for the characters in our stories. While our rounded characters …

A jump scare isn’t a jump scare if we see it coming, and the final girl can’t be just that if we know who she’s going to be in the …

Horror has had its fair share of hits and flops. But you came here for the best, and here at Celtx, we love to deliver! In today’s article, we’ll explore …

Welcome back to our blog series: Mastering the Art of Screenwriting! We’re overjoyed, ecstatic, thrilled, over the moon and delighted that you’re here with us (some might even say—we’re screaming).  …

In today’s article, we’ll be throwing out the old and bringing in the new: what if we combined internal and external conflict and explored how they work together to create …

…Let’s hit ‘Start’ and take a look at the adaptations that we always return to, those where we audiences didn’t think were worth a respawn and why. From The Last …

The complete masterclass on writing across every film genre. Explore the index for structure, tone, and powerful revision techniques with Celtx.

A well-developed arc can work wonders for audience engagement in our screenplays, turning them either into a fan-favorite or most-hated. Crafting relatable and interesting characters makes the stories they’re part …

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 …

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.