Format Your Screenplay to Make it the Best
Creatives have a big problem. Especially when it comes to film. The creative side ...
Anatomy of the Best Loglines
By Branden Bell His argument centers around starting your writing process by creating something ...
Creating Dialogue that Doesn’t Completely Suck
I hate writing dialogue. Ok, that’s not entirely true. I’m not good at writing ...
Don’t Be A Stereotype: The Umbrella Academy Edition
If you need some inspiration on how to avoid writing stereotypical characters, here’s a ...
The Shane Black School of Memorable Minor Characters
When I watch a film, the minor characters are never something I really focus ...
Learn How to Not Make Your Writing Suck
Trying to write a creative story can be tough. You have all of these ...
How to write a compelling villain
An essential part of storytelling is finding a creative way to incorporate your villain. ...
How to Avoid Accidentally Writing A Dramatic Script
A common question most scriptwriters face when learning how to make movies is, “how ...
Why writing makes you a better person
When I first started writing I thought it was somewhat selfish to pull myself ...
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