Screenplay Prep

For the past year or so, my attention has gone into client work; scripts, notes, revisions, research, and the kind of practical problem-solving that prohibits blog posting. I have still been studying story. I have still been thinking about craft. I have still been having the kinds of conversations that would normally turn into articles. This pause has bothered me more than I expected, simply because it makes this website look dormant. Whilst writing about story, structure, ch

Character reveals hold immense power in shaping the narrative, engaging audiences, and deepening the story's emotional impact.

You rejoice in the moment you finish your final draft of your screenplay! Your movie script is written! Indeed this is an applaudable moment

Why might your screenplay not make it through due to inconsistency issues.

Whether you wield words with a pen or keyboard, undoubtedly you face writer’s block at some point.

What can a screenwriter learn? Tom Cruise flies into a box office masterpiece here for this 2022 sequel to the 1986 Top Gun. Critical...

Screenwriting sits in one of those places where there are general agreements and guidelines, although no one is keeping tabs or owning the

When it comes to your screenwriting and the sale of your screenplay, however, it is essential to not annoy or bore your reader.

The industry is inundated with screenplays. With a gaggle of geese, how do you stand out and get noticed?

Remember to look over your scenes and ask yourself, "Is it good enough?" If you get to the point where you don't know, then you have reached

Scene Headings are signposts for our journey through the story. Essentially, they are like a navigation system.

I am choosing to look at Frank Herbert's Dune as it is a cult book turned screen adaptation, and attempted several times.

I am using YouTube's new Video Shorts to your advantage by creating a library of visual footage for screenwriting reference.

A typical concern with many submitted screenplays is unnecessary use of action description. Part of the "Show don't tell" mantra,

Have you ever watched a pilot episode to a TV series and feel cheated or that it fell short?

In screenwriting, there's a distinct difference between screenplay action and description. Get on top of this for clear and efficient writin

Frustration is good. As long as it is the right kind of prescribed screenwriting frustration.

This is often the big question from clients. Is an industry insider, reader, producer, or consultant able to look at a screenplay and guaran

Let's dispel the thoughts that online screenplay services are only geared toward the young and qualified!

It struck me this morning that one of the things I wanted to do after waking up was to grab the phone and check the news to see if it had...