Every hero needs to learn a lesson and by learning that lesson, he (or she) can defeat the villain. To learn this lesson, you rhero needs a mentor. The difference between your hero and your villain is that your hero learns to change while your villain does not, and this inability to change causes the […]
Screenwriting software The main purpose of screenwriting software is to format a script so you can concentrate on writing. The two most popular screenwriting programs are Final Draft and Movie Magic Screenwriter, which run on both Windows and the Macintosh. One lesser known (and much less expensive) option is Fade In, available for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux. Visit […]
Many novice screenwriters come up with a great idea for a story — and then start writing. Inevitably, they run out of ideas and get stuck around page 50 or so. Then what? The answer is to use subplots. Take any good idea, and you’ll find that no story can last an entire 120-minute length […]
The theme of a story is usually the deeper message that the story wants the audience to feel. A theme isn’t necessary, but it can make your story richer and more engaging. Here’s how to introduce your theme in gradual bite-size chunks. The first goal of your story should be to entertain your audience. If […]