scriptwriting

Some of our favorite new features to add to the Celtx studio are those that make it easier to write and create together. The better we collaborate, the better we …

Genre is one of the most important concepts in storytelling. At its core, genre refers to the category or type of story being told. Whether that be: crime, romance, sci-fi, …

You may often be told not to make things too straightforward or easy for your story’s protagonist. They shouldn’t just be able to reach their goal unhindered, be their constant …

What is external conflict? Learn the definition, see key examples from film, and discover how to use it to create compelling tension in your screenplay.

If you’re an aspiring screenwriter trying to break into the industry, you’ve likely heard the term “script coverage” before. But what exactly is script coverage and why does it matter? …

A short history of the stock character and how writers can still use them today to help develop their stories.

To quote Robert McKee, “When the protagonist steps out of the Inciting Incident, he enters a world governed by the Law of Conflict. To wit: Nothing moves forward in a …

We’re excited to announce the release of Script Drafts – a new feature which allows users to create draft scripts from their core project script. With unlimited draft scripts, users …

Introduction Silent filmmaker Paul Rotha once said, “No power of speech is comparable to the descriptive value of photographs”, citing dialogue as “doing violence to natural instincts”. There is no …

Discover Celtx’s range of innovative and collaborative pre-production tools on one user-friendly platform designed for remote filmmaking.