screenwriting 101

Your opening scene sets the tone for everything that follows. Learn how to craft a strong start that hooks readers and sets your story in motion.

A round character feels real—complex, flawed, and capable of change. Learn how to write multidimensional characters that keep audiences invested.

Q&A with Gabriel Lopez, winner of the 2025 Catties Screenwriter’s Evolution Award

Dystopian fiction imagines worlds shaped by control, chaos, or collapse. Explore its key elements, themes, and examples to inspire your own stories.

Internal conflict drives character growth. Learn how to write believable struggles that reveal your character’s deepest fears and motivations.

Discover how sub-genres add nuance and originality to your screenplay. Learn how to mix, match, and refine genres to craft stories that stand out.

Discover essential literary devices for screenwriters with examples and tips. Learn how to use metaphor, foreshadowing, symbolism, and more.

Looking for the best free movie scripts online? Explore top script databases where you can read, study, and learn from professional screenplays.

Learn the essentials of movie script format with examples and a free downloadable template. Get your screenplay ready for the big screen.

Learn what foreshadowing is in film and screenwriting, with examples, tips, and techniques to help you build tension and payoff in your story.