Posts Tagged ‘Screenwriting’
Film Pacing: 5 Secrets to Keep Your Projects from Getting Stale
Learn more about pacing your story at every stage of production, and how can you use it to keep film and video projects at the right tempo.
Who is Mank? An Introduction to Iconic Screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz
Take a look behind the script of David Fincher’s new biopic on the legendary Citizen Kane screenwriter Herman “Mank” Mankiewicz.
A Movie Synopsis: What it Is and How to Write One
Everything you need to know about writing an all-important movie synopsis to help you get your projects off the ground.
Using the Story Circle to Turn Your Ideas into Screenplays
Dan Harmon’s Story Circle is a simple-but-effective way to take an idea for a script and work it into a fully functional story.
The Rhetorical Triangle — Using Pathos, Logos, and Ethos in your Projects
Leading your audience to a particular conclusion is an art unto itself — a classical art, at that. Here’s how understanding pathos, logos, and ethos will improve …
The Do’s and Don’ts of Writing a Tagline for Your Film or Video Project
Finishing your film or video project is always an accomplishment, but the work doesn’t stop there. Here’s how to write a tagline that will attract viewers. A …
Free Script Writing Software Options for the Low-Budget Filmmaker
Need to write a script on a no-to-low-budget? Here are some great, free alternatives to the high priced Hollywood standards.
Script School: 3 Writing Tips to Improve Your Short Film
Having trouble writing your script? Here are a few tips to get your creativity flowing so you can discover the path to a great story.
How a Pre-Production Checklist Can Help Your Production
Filmmaking is a puzzle. Let’s examine what a pre-production checklist might look like for a low-budget, narrative short film.
Tips for Rewriting Your Screenplay Without Starting Completely Over
Thinking about burning that old screenplay? Consider the following steps for fixing your screenplay without scrapping it completely.
How to Overcome the 5 Biggest Obstacles to Writing Your Screenplay
Struggling to finish your film script? Here are five of the biggest obstacles screenwriters face — and how to overcome them.
Screenwriter James V. Hart on Career, Coppola, and Creating a Method
James V. Hart has worked with many of the greats — from Coppola to Spielberg. We sat down to talk about his journey and some of the …