Those Character Arc Things Let’s face it there are plenty of confusing things about screenwriting and right up there with the inciting incident and the call to adventure there’s the dash befuddling ‘character arc’ thing – and yes, I’m doing air quotes. Well, if you’re scratching your head so much it’s bleeding then you’ve come Read More …
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Crazy eWe is an online creative writing course with a twistRather than the usual online creative writing courses that break down the structure of The Matrix or Jaws or… some classic black and white film from the 1950s that nobody – except film students – is likely to have ever seen, we had a brainwave. Read More …
The First Act
Tips for a Sizzling First ActThe First Act is key. In this post, we’re going to zip through 11 top tips for creating a screenplay that grabs the reader by their lapels and throws them through a plate glass window – but in a good way. 1) Understand StructureUnderstand structure but don’t be a slave Read More …
How To Write A Story
Is there a magic formula for how to write a story?Ever watched a movie or read a book and thought I could do better than that. Well, you could be the next William Goldman or Stephen King – or it could be that you’re just full of your own importance. Either way, you’ve come to Read More …
Inciting Incident
The Inciting Incident Isn’t The Only Key Story BeatIt’s funny that the only Key Story Beat that most people have ever heard of is the Inciting Incident. I accept that it’s only funny to me because I’m sad and don’t get out much but… Come On! There are six key beats in story telling – and it’s Read More …
Three Act Structure
Learning To Use A Three Act Structure OK, let’s face facts. If you want to write a screenplay that someone might actually want to make one day, you need to understand a few things first. You need to learn the language and the craft. Because you’re reading this post I’ll assume that you’ve had your teenage-esq huff about how Read More …
How To Write A Screenplay
Learn How to Write a Screenplay using Acts, Beats, Sequences and ThemesIf you’ve decided to write a screenplay then it’s important to get checked out by your doctor before you start. Just in case the urge is actually the symptom of some serious head injury. If the doctor fobs you off with ‘it’s perfectly normal, Read More …
Writing A Screenplay The Easy Way
Rather than writing a screenplay as one huge canvas, break it down into mini-moviesLet’s face it there are many ways to write a screenplay and chances are you can probably get a few drafts along with something that reads pretty great until… you hit that wall. It’s hard to put your finger on but something isn’t working. Read More …
How to Write a Screenplay Using Themes
Many new writers struggle with the huge white space that is ‘the second act’ and fall into the time-old trap of plotting to fill the void. The result is a screenplay that feels episodic and cluttered. Want to know how to write a screenplay without losing your way? Well the first thing to do is Read More …