Writing
Read tips on creativity techniques, plot structure, and screenwriting.
The Best Screenwriting Books and Resources
Besides our blog, there are tons of great books and websites every screenwriter should become familiar with ASAP. You’ll find some of the…
How an unreliable protagonist can attract film funding
How many times have you been completely captivated by a movie character, only to find out that their story is not what…
Why point of view alters your film’s funding prospects
Point of view might be the most underlooked aspect of film financing. Consider the points of view of potential film investors. Before…
5 ways writing prose will improve your screenwriting
This post won’t just help you become a better screenwriter. It will show you techniques that will make you a better all-around…
7 advantages screenwriting has over literary fiction
Many literary writers say that screenwriting does’t represent real writing. Television carries even less merit in their eyes. I had a creative…
5 storytelling tips from an award-winning producer
Everything starts with a concept. A story. Like, where did this guy get his hat? Has he always smoked? What’s with the…
10 creative ways to develop better screenplay topics
A dentist once told me about this amazing idea he had for a movie… about a dentist. The scene went something like…
Should filmmakers care about fake news in movie material?
JFK, directed by Oliver Stone. Argo, directed by Ben Affleck. Mississippi Burning, directed by Alan Parker. Films that many people respect. But,…