We may understand what makes a protagonist and what makes an antagonist, but what is it about them and their conflict that shapes the course of a narrative? How do …
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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 …
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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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Mastering the Art of Screenwriting: Part 1 of Our Screenwriting Series
Welcome to part one of our Screenwriting Series, where we’ll be exploring the art of screenwriting from the blank page to the polished draft.
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The Bear, The Batman, and Barbie: Starting Strong in Storytelling
Whether you’re writing a short piece of fiction, a novel, poem, or screenplay, the general rule of thumb is to hook your audience. That hook could come in the first …
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What makes a TV pilot tick? Which ones are successful, and why? Which ones fail to inspire audiences, and why?Â
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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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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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Plot Outline Techniques: How to Structure Your Story for Maximum Impact
So, you have an idea for a movie or TV show with dynamic characters, a killer story, and a fleshed-out world. Ready to dive into writing the script? To ensure …