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How to Write Character Actions: Lessons from Gladiator
Maximus’ story resonates not because we can relate to his circumstances—ancient Rome, but because of his choices


How to Write Tragic Characters: Lessons from The Wrestler
Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler stands as a masterclass in how to write tragic characters. This article explores how and why.


Why Prometheus Failed, or How to Use Transmedia Storytelling in Cinema
Transmedia storytelling is an incredible tool for allowing audiences to explore the storyverse of a film, game or what have you.


The Power of Allegory in Movies: Examples from Spielberg's Work
Learn how Spielberg uses allegory to tackle tough topics and how you can apply the same approach in your own screenwriting.


How to Write a TV Series: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this guide, we’ll break down the steps to map out a season for a TV show, from initial concept to final episode.


Script Formatting | 8 Easy Steps to Get You Started
Here’s a step-by-step guide to formatting a screenplay that’s clean, clear, and industry-ready!


How to Format Phone Calls in a Script
In this short tutorial, I'll explain two methods of writing a phone call, drawing on two case studies from Darabont and Sorkin.

5 Pro Tips To Improve Your Loglines
In this article, we're going to go through five pro tips on how to make sure your loglines are the best they can be.


Making a Monster
by Brad Brookes | I want you to imagine a hypothetical person for me. They’re rude, dismissive, narcissistic and, they wield snobbery...

Netflix | The Tool That Should be in Every Writers Toolkit
by Millie Hayward | In today’s world streaming platforms are jam-packed with content quenching the thirst of their ever-growing audience....

How Writing Coverage Can Help You Become A Better Writer
I By Laura Owen There are a number of ways to sharpen your writing skills, study, practice, analysing films and so on, but there’s one...

Mission: Impossible - Raising The Stakes
I By Laura Owen Mission: Impossible has been entertaining audiences for the past 25-years and with two more instalments due to be...


Screenwriting Parentheticals | Script Formatting
In this article, I'll walk you through some examples of parenthetical in screenwriting and how to use it.


Text Messages in a Script | Screenplay Formatting
In this article, we'll show you how to format text messages in your script.


Writing Voice-Over (V.O.) in a Script
This post will provide a set of best-practice principles that a beginner screenwriter can refer to when deciding whether or not to use VO.


Flashbacks in a Script
Let's talk about how to present a flashback in your script with examples from industry screenplays.


When to Capitalize in Your Script
If you're new to screenwriting, you'll have come across parts of a script that are in upper case. Here we explain why and when to use it.


How to Write a Montage
We've all seen great examples of montages in cinema and television. In this article we'll show you how they are presented in the script.


What is a 'beat' in Scriptwriting?
We've all seen this from time to time in screenplays. The so-called 'beat' on the page.


The Morning Show: Writing a Powerful Antagonist
It’s clear why The Morning Show is one of Apple TV’s big hitters from its complex characters to its stellar performances.

Avoid This Common Mistake When Reading Scripts
People make this mistake all the time when reading screenplays. Don't fall into the trap of unintentionally imitating their bad habits.


How to Pace your Screenplay
Pacing relates to the flow of the story as we perceive it. A fast-paced film has a lot of scenes that are generally short and to the point.




John Wick 3: Following the Rules
John Wick 3: Parabellum is taking the box office by storm. It overtook Avengers Endgame at the box office and has proven to be one of the...
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