Learn how to break into screenwriting by building a professional network, entering contests, and landing entry-level writing gigs.
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Sitcom Showdown: Modern Sitcoms and Their Global Counterparts
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.
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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 …
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IndustryScriptwritingStory Development
From Tunes to TV: An Interview with Comedy Writer Trevor Risk
by Jenny Fisherby Jenny FisherIf 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 …
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ScriptwritingStory Development
Character Foil: The Secret Ingredient for Dynamic Duos in Screenwriting
So, you’ve written a flawed, multi-layered protagonist who has clear motivations, wants, and needs. You’ve presented them authentically on the page with a clear direction throughout the plot. They are …
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Beginner’s Guide to Script Structure: Everything You Need to Know to Write a Pro Screenplay
Struggling with script structure? Master the professional frameworks used to organize scenes, pace action, and turn your idea into a finished screenplay.