Writing

Glitz. Glamour. Galas. Awards season is in full swing. We’re getting in the red carpet spirit by using Script Insights to take a closer look at this year’s Oscar nominees for Best Original Screenplay.

Pull on your jhodpurs and tilt that beret. We’re going back in time to the dawn of mainstream cinema to bring you some valuable screenwriting tips that you can use right now.

In this essay from The Talkhouse, Screenwriter Eric Heisserer shares what he learned while adapting a mind-bending sci-fi novella into one of the year’s biggest genre coups.

Every story is different, but the way they’re told is often the same. Before you start writing your next project in Celtx, check out our beat sheet and learn how to structure your story in an effective and compelling way.

Never underestimate the screenwriter. In this video essay from Michael Tucker, he examines three expert screenwriting techniques you can use to make your story jump off the page.

We’ve added a new feature to Celtx Insights to liven up the writing process: Badges! What can your writing unlock? Read this and find out.

Our new Insights feature tracks, analyzes, and visualizes your writing for you – in real time. Check out how it handles 7 classic screenplays!

Learn the fundamentals (and some of the finer points) of how to properly format your script or screenplay. This correct-from-beginning approach makes shooting a cinch.

Thinking about writing a script? These are the five steps you need to follow to bring your story from concept to completion.

Index Cards are a classic tool for planning scripts, videos, and movies. Learn how to use them in Celtx to lay the groundwork for your story.