Every time the curtain rises, we are drawn into a world of drama, suspense, laughter, and tears. Yet, behind the performances that captivate us lies a variety of elements that come together to create the magic of theatre. These elements are crafted by brilliant artists to tell one cohesive story. Continue reading Parts of a Play — Acts, Scenes, Structure Explained
When we talk about storytelling, we often refer to it as a craft. Beyond the characters and worlds storytellers create, they must also craft an engaging plot. This is what carries us through great movies, books, and plays. And the only way to craft a great plot is to understand its building blocks — plot points. Continue reading What is a Plot Point in Storytelling — Examples Explained
The resolution, the all-important finale, the final act where all threads come together and we find some semblance of closure. It's in these final moments that the heart of as story should beats the loudest. Crafting a great ending means having a solid understanding of resolution and how to write or not write one to tell the best story.Continue reading What is Resolution in Story — Types & Functions Explained
Years before Avengers: Infinity War was dubbed “the most ambitious crossover event” in history, there was the film that started it all: Marvel’s The Avengers. In this article, we’re going to analyze The Avengers script by looking at quotes, plot and characters.But before we jump in, let’s remind ourselves of the story structure and who wrote The Avengers.Continue reading The Avengers Script PDF Download: Plot, Quotes, and Analysis
Feeling a bit lost on how to initiate your short story or seeking that spark for your creative writing? In this read, we’ll give you 70 writing prompts that will hopefully kindle your imagination and motivate your writing spirit. Continue reading 70 Short Story Writing Prompts for Writers in All Genres
The Office script for the series pilot is the foundation for one of the most popular comedies ever made. However, there were several things in the pilot that didn’t connect with American audiences.In this article, we’re going to break down The Office pilot script by looking at plot, scene choice and characters. Ultimately, we’re going to see how The Office became a blueprint for the modern sitcom.Continue reading The Office Script PDF Download: Plot, Scene, and Script Analysis
How did The Duffer Brothers shock the world and create an overnight television sensation? As with most stories, it starts with a well-laid foundation, all transcribed on the page in the first Stranger Things script.In this article, we’re going to dig into the pilot script for Stranger Things to see how The Duffer Brothers created a knockout hit for Netflix. By the end, we’ll show you how they used plot, dialogue and setting to convey an enrapturing film-world.Continue reading Stranger Things Script PDF Download: Plot and Dialogue Analysis
The fact is that almost every writer faces writer’s block at some point in their career. Deadlines, storylines or even airlines can be the cause of this intellectual affliction. Writer’s block is real and can greatly affect your output. Continue reading How to Cure Writer’s Block: 23 Proven Ideas that Actually Work
Dramatic irony requires time to work effectively. And, in the best examples, dramatic irony unfolds over the course of minutes, an hour, or even the entire film. Similar to a three-act structure, there are stages to how it works. What are the stages of dramatic irony? We'll answer that with examples from classic movies so that you'll know how to use it in your own screenplays.Continue reading What Are The Stages of Dramatic Irony? Examples for Screenwriters
Socratic irony is one of the more manipulative types of irony. It's a tricky way to get information out of someone that can be used against them later. This type of irony is perfect for courtroom scenes but can applied in any sort of verbal confrontation. Let's define Socratic irony with examples from both drama and comedy to give you an idea of how it may be used in your own scripts. Continue reading What is Socratic Irony? Definition and Examples for Screenwriters
