Posts Tagged ‘writing’
Developing Your Characters: Serial vs. Episodic
Developing characters in serials need a different approach than characters in episodic content. Explore what this means for your characters.
Revise, Revise, Revise: A Writer’s Guide to Practical Editing
Finishing your screenplay is only the first step—the real work is in the revisions. Here’s how to get started.
7 Must-Have Books for Every Screenwriter’s Library
There’s no right way or wrong way to write, but there are tools that will set you up for success. Here are 7 books every screenwriter needs.
Are We About to See the Rise of the Anti-Anti-Hero?
Is this new age of anti-anti-heroes a real trend? Or is it just a lost mirage of a darker turn for those favorite heroes we love to …
Rewriting for the Big Screen: “Script Doctors” and the Art of Revision
There are many moving parts in the world of screenwriting. Let’s explore rewrites by examining this role in any screenplay’s development.
Harnessing the Power of Rehearsal for Your Film and Video Projects
It’s time we highlight the importance of the rehearsal, as well as the actors’ performances, in your film and video projects.
Interview: Animated Advice from Films to Comics with David Avallone
We talked to filmmaker-turned-comic-book-writer David Avallone about what filmmakers can learn from the comic book industry.
Tips For Keeping A Long Dialogue Scene Visually Interesting
No matter how great your writing might be, after a couple of minutes just about any heavy dialogue scene can feel boring. Here’s how to keep things …
How to Direct Scenes Containing Minimal Dialogue
Master one of a film director’s most important skills: Directing a scene with minimal dialogue.
Advice For Selling Your Screenplay
Your script is finally done, ready to be seen and (hopefully) sold. After pouring your blood, sweat and tears into your baby, it seems that the hard …
How to Write a Logline
Logline’s can make or break your script’s success. Learn how to write effective one’s in the following video.
Tips for Success: Adapting a Novel Into a Screenplay
Successfully adapting novels into screenplays means that the film version must become its own work of art – a slew of changes must be made to the …