character development

From chemistry to dialogue, learn how to craft a rom-com script that steals hearts — and how Celtx can help bring your story to life.

A chat with C.J. about her creative journey, what sparked the idea for her novel, her teaching philosophies, and her advice for writers tackling some of the most challenging aspects …

When it comes to crafting powerful stories, few elements are as crucial as the characters that drive them. Whether you’re drafting a novel, screenplay or play, your characters are the …

Why conflict is essential is drama, break down the different types of conflict you can use in your stories, and how some of the most successful movies and TV shows …

Diving into the art of writing a drama screenplay and how you can create compelling characters, a powerful narrative and dialogue that’ll keep your audience on the edge of their …

Explore the protagonist vs. antagonist dynamic in storytelling, with film and TV examples that showcase how this core conflict drives every great story.

Part 4 of our Mastering the Art of Screenwriting Series. Today, we’re leaving Earth’s atmosphere and heading for the stars as we dive into how to create your own sci-fi …

Part 2 of our Screenwriting Series: A deep dive into the horror genre, focused on complex characters and building terrifying atmosphere.

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 …