Creating memorable villains and monsters, complex characters, and how to elevate your script with atmosphere and dialogue. We’re back! Welcome to part 2 of our guide to writing your own …
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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 …
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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 …
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Many of the show’s skits, stars and moments have defined some of the most influential pop culture references, been a springboard for some of the world’s most renowned comedians and …
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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). …
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Internal vs. External Conflict: Why It Reigns Supreme in Storytelling
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 …
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Game Over or Level Up? The Best/Worst Video Game Adaptations
…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 …
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The Best and Worst Character Arcs in Modern TV and Film
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 …
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Sitcom Showdown: Modern Sitcoms and Their Global Counterparts
Television is living its best life right now, with hundreds of shows hitting our screens every year. From drama to thriller and comedy, there’s nothing we like better than cozying …
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