More often than not, most instructors will tell you that active voice is the key to strengthening your writing. What is important to understand though, is that using passive voice can actually be an asset of your craft, too. Read on to learn why properly using the passive voice can be a gamechanger for you. Continue reading What is Passive Voice in Writing — Definition, Examples & Tips
Context clues are integral to how we make sense of things. But what are context clues? And why are context clues important? We’re going to break down context clues in sentences and situations so that you can see why they’re such an important element of empiricism; or how we come to know the world through senses. Hah! That’s an example of “context clues” in action. Follow along as we break down strategies for how they work.Continue reading What are Context Clues — Definition, Examples & Purpose
You want to learn how to become a screenwriter, but every screenwriting article you find is redundant or confusing.We’ve put together a complete step-by-step guide to screenwriting that teaches you how to become a screenwriter, how to find entertainment writer jobs in LA (and elsewhere), and how to sell your screenplay.We also provide videos and resource posts on specific topics so that you gain deep knowledge and clarity on each concept. Lezgo. Continue reading How to Become a Paid Screenwriter: A Step-by-Step Guide
At first, Adobe abandoned their Adobe Story Twitter handle. And then, last February, Adobe announced plans to discontinue their Adobe Story CC screenwriting app. Continue reading The Best Adobe Story Screenwriting Alternatives
While you may not choose to write an entire script on an app, there are some script writing apps that are more reliable and user friendly than others. They’re also great for the person who doesn’t have a ton of time to write throughout the day. Perfect for those magical, albeit inconvenient moments when inspiration hits. Don’t miss a good idea when you can simply give them a (sometimes free) place to live. Here’s a list of the best screenwriting apps out today, some quick specs, device compatibility and more. see which one is best for you. Continue reading 19…
Though there is a strategy and time for passive voice, active voice is a telltale sign of strong writing. Switching to active voice can improve your efficiency and even your authority as a writer. How can you know for sure? Keep reading to find out how to spot active voice and how to implement it in your own writing. Continue reading What is Active Voice in Writing — Definition, Examples & Tips
Who is the best movie villain of all time? There are a number of lists that include The Joker, Darth Vader, Freddy Krueger, and Nurse Ratched, but we wanted to make a list that wasn’t so… disparate.In this list, we’re going to give you a list of the best realistic movie villains. These are the people that make your skin crawl because they might be sitting next to you on the subway or behind you in the grocery line, especially if you notice them buying fava beans in bulk.Continue reading 15 Best Realistic Movie Villains, Ranked
With the release of Bridesmaids came a new wave of comedy. Raunchy and female-driven, this film is thus far the only of producer Judd Apatow’s films to be nominated for Academy Awards. From its memorable scenes to outrageous characters, there’s plenty about the Bridesmaids script that just sticks. Let's work our way through the plot, characters, quotes, and more to understand how comedy really works.Continue reading Bridesmaids Script PDF Download — Dialogue & Plot Analysis
How long is a television script? If you want to write a television pilot, you will want to ensure that your script follows all formatting and length guidelines. But knowing exactly how long a television script should be can be more of a challenge than one might expect. In this post, we’ll be breaking down the different types of television scripts, defining the page counts for each, and explaining how runtime is calculated based on the number of pages in a screenplay. But first, let’s get started by exploring the differences between writing for film and writing for television.Continue reading…
From page one to the final scene, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind holds a magnifying glass to the intricacies of human connection. Joel and Clementine's rollercoaster relationship still proves relatable and endlessly heart-wrenching, and the romantic sci-fi screenplay itself offers impeccable storytelling insight to this day. Let's look inside the brain of Charlie Kaufman's wholly original and thoughtful screenplay.Continue reading Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Script PDF Download
