Author and screenwriter Larry Brooks shares insights for how authors and screenwriters can become better at their respective crafts by learning from one another.
Read moreThe 3-Act Structure, Components & a Complete Screenplay Structure Example (using the film Die Hard)
Read moreReal emotion connects and engages an audience, allowing them to identify and empathize with the characters. To ensure the emotion of a scene resonates...
Read moreA montage is a group of shots that compresses time to encapsulate an experience or convey exposition or backstory...
Read moreSuccessful screenwriters understand the power and necessity of creating an outline prior to writing “Fade In”....
Read moreTo be considered for film development, all screenplay submissions are read and evaluated by a reader or story analyst who produces a “coverage” report. The coverage report includes...
Read moreYour screenplay’s genre helps inform a potential reader what to expect emotionally and structurally...
Read moreA satisfying ending is natural and inevitable. It should be...
Read moreEnsuring your screenplay is professionally formatted is essential if you expect to be accepted in Hollywood and...
Read moreUnderstanding what drives your script helps you determine the essential foundation of your story (or throughline) and allows you to...
Read moreOnce the second turning point occurs and the story moves into the third act, the protagonist is thrown deeper into descent. Act 3...
Read moreEvery protagonist needs a meaningful relationship the audience can relate to, one in which he or she affects another and is affected. Movie-goers...
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