Posts Tagged ‘Screenwriting’
The Right Way to Give and Receive Feedback on a Script
No (good) script exists in a vacuum. Giving and receiving feedback is essential for successful screenwriters. So what’s the best way to go about it?
Screenwriter Norman Steinberg on Mel Brooks, Richard Pryor, and Getting Heard
Norman Steinberg has worked on some of your favorite projects with some of your favorite people. We sat down with him recently to talk some shop.
The Walk and Talk: Crafting Exposition That Won’t Bore Your Audience
Popularized by Aaron Sorkin, the “walk and talk” is a clever way to convey a lot of information in an active transitional scene.
5 Tips from the Pros for Adapting Books into Film Scripts
Interested in adapting books into screenplays? Follow these professional tips to create practical adaptations for the big screen.
5 Important Tools Every Screenwriter Should Have
Before you sit down to write your next script, be sure to get these five essential tools ready to help you with the task.
Bending the Rules of the Three-Act Structure
The three-act structure has long been the standard for storytellers — but bending the rules can lead to exceptionally cool results.
6 Free Scriptwriting Resources for Your Next Screenplay
Here are six free scriptwriting resources for you to pen your next screenplay.
Why ‘The Force Awakens’ Feels Like ‘A New Hope’
As Disney prepares to release quite possibly the biggest film of all time, let’s take a look at why and how The Force Awakens feels like A …
The Recurring Myth Behind Your Favorite Films
For filmmakers and storytellers looking to make an emotional impact on their audience, there may be no more powerful tool than the concept of ‘the hero’s journey.’
How to Adapt Your Feature Idea Into a Short Film
Filmmakers are often faced with the challenge of reworking a feature film screenplay into a short film. Here’s the best way to go about it.
8 Filmmaking Tutorials Every Filmmaker Should Watch
From audio recording to zoom lenses, these insightful filmmaking tutorials are not to be missed.
9 Sites for Free Movie Scripts
Got writers block? Get inspired with these 9 screenplay databases.