Category: tips & tricks

Character Arc – A Simple Guide

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 …

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 …

Kindle Countdown Deal

Kindle Countdown Deal v Free Book GiveawayOk, so you have a book listed on Amazon but when it comes to using their promotions you would would rather rub your naked buttocks against a wasps nest. We’ve all been there. You like the idea of Amazon promotion but ‘exclusivity’ for 90 days – three frekin months – really!. Well, we’re going 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 …