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 line, paragraph, or page. But the truth is, for each and every one, the hook is key! 

What makes a TV pilot tick? Which ones are successful, and why? Which ones fail to inspire audiences, and why? 

…how do you start? Which route is the one for you? You’ll never know until you try! What you do need to know is that the screenwriting game is an unpredictable one, with passion, dedication and gritty hard work at the center of most screenwriters’ journeys. 

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.

Are you a screenwriter keen to take the plunge into directing and producing? You’renot alone as more and more writers use their skills to bring their screenplays to life.There’s much…

If you look up Trevor Risk on IMDB, you’ll quickly find his writing credits for Letterkenny and Shoresy alongside a brief bio mentioning his contributions to the shows’ music. But…