Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey: A Better Screenplay in 17 Steps
Odds are that if you’ve had any interest in writing a script within the past fifty years you’ve heard of the hero’s journey. A writer you got drinks with swore…
The Best Adobe Story Screenwriting Alternatives of 2018
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
Top Screenwriting Tips and Strategies From the Coen Brothers
Filmmaker Joel Coen has said, “If the material is challenging, it forces you to challenge yourself when handling it.” For the past 30 years Joel, along with his brother Ethan, have…
How to Use an AV Script Template to Write Better Ads [FREE Template]
Writing an AV script template can be a nerve-racking undertaking. Your message may be simple, but getting it down to one-minute timing can be an intimidating thing. Continue Reading
How to Write a Film Treatment Like the Pros [FREE Template]
If you have a great concept for a film, odds are you want to tell it immediately. Naturally, you might get tempted to hop right into Final Draft and type…
How to Create a TV Show Pitch Bible that Sells [with FREE Show Bible Template]
You have a great idea for a TV show. That’s why you’re here. You know what the pilot is going to be. The main characters. The big twist at the…
30 Ways to Brainstorm Short Film Ideas You Can Actually Produce
An unproduced feature script has a .3 percent chance of being made in Hollywood. Short film ideas, on the other hand, can be made for significantly less money, increasing their…
Mastering the Screenplay: Writing Exposition in Film
Is there anything worse than bad exposition in film? Few things turn an audience off than listening to a character explain things for no reason. But at the same time,…
A Complete Guide To Understanding Script Coverage (Free Template)
There’s so much to learn about script coverage — how to do it, why it exists, and how it can help you. Although it often goes unsaid, screenplay coverage is…
Mastering the Screenplay: How to Write an Epic Fight Scene
Is there anything more fun than an epic fight scene? They don’t win Oscars, but the best stay with you. And when written well, they can say as much as…
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