story structure

The new Celtx Beat Sheet is here! Move from messy ideas to a structured roadmap with our new page-based layout and visual beat nodes.

Compare Save the Cat vs. the Hero’s Journey and learn how different story structures shape your plot + examples and tips for outlining your next scene.

What is a plot hole? Learn how to spot, diagnose, and fix plot holes in your script, with clear examples from film.

Learn the main types of characters in screenwriting, including flat, round, foil, and archetypes, with clear examples from film & TV.

Learn how to create a professional plot outline for your screenplay. This guide will help structure your story’s DNA and avoid common pacing traps.

Learn how to write and format flashbacks in a screenplay with clear examples, tips, and industry-standard guidelines to keep your story seamless.

Discover the most effective ways to end your screenplay—from visual callbacks to open endings—and choose the finish that best serves your story.

Learn how the three-act structure works in film and TV, including the key turning points that shape a compelling story.

What is a short film? Learn how short films differ from features, typical runtimes, examples of successful shorts, and why filmmakers use them.