Everything is conflict. Nothing should ever come easy. One of the best ways to create conflict is to put tow characters in direct opposition to each other where only one of them can possibly win. Conflict is the lifeblood of any story. As a general rule, nothing should ever come easy to anyone, even the […]
At the end of every scene, every Act, and every movie, you need a climactic ending. This is how you can create one. Every climax answers a simple question, “Who wins?” The climax at the end of your screenplay finally answers the question of whether the hero achieved his or her goal or not. The […]
To make your characters memorable, make every line worth quoting in the future. Here’s a list of the top ten movie quotes of all time. One of the best ways to make each character seem real is to give them dialogue that only they could say at that particular time. Many novice screenwriters wind up […]
Hollywood pumps out a lot of bad movies. After watching a really bad movie, you may feel like you’ve lost had two hours of your time stripped away from your lifespan, so the next time you’re feeling bored in a movie, study it and see how NOT to write a movie. Everyone can recognize a […]
Many people believe that getting the right software is crucial to success as a screenwriter. That’s like saying getting the right pencil is crucial to duplicating the success of William Shakespeare. Your tools don’t define you. You define what you do with your tools whether you’re using a Windows PC, a Macintosh, an iPad, a […]
Hollywood keeps remaking old movies, TV shows, and even video games. Why the bankruptcy of ideas in Hollywood can be a good thing for an aspiring screenwriter. Every week, the latest Hollywood movies usually include a movie based on a comic book, a TV show, or an old movie. Is Hollywood just running out of […]