September, 2015 - The 15 Minute Movie Method

Your First Script Will Be Your Worst

September 25, 2015

There’s a common dream among novice screenwriters. They think if they write a screenplay, it will be ready for sale. While some first-time screenwriters might...

Tarzan vs. Pocahontas

September 21, 2015

Although many people think Disney animated films may be for kids, many of them are actually great examples of how to tell a story. Two...

Horror is More Than Violence

September 19, 2015

Really bad horror movies emphasize slasher gore, often known as torture porn. In these bad horror movies, the goal is to show people getting cut...

Make a Trailer Moment

September 18, 2015

If you watch trailers for different movies, you’ll notice that they show the best, most exciting parts of the movie. That means if the movie...

The Elements of Great Scene Writing

September 15, 2015

Everyone can come up with a great idea for a story. That’s easy. The hard part is turning a great idea into a great story....

Character Conflict Matrix

September 12, 2015

Stories are about drama and drama is about conflict. In most stories, you’ll have two main characters: a hero and a villain. Obviously the hero...

Borrowing Plots

September 8, 2015

There are no original plots so don’t waste time trying to create an original plot. Instead, focus on creating an original story based on an...

Four Stories in One

September 5, 2015

If you want to write a weak, mediocre screenplay with poor character development, just focus on the hero’s story. However, if you want to write...

The Vulnerable Superhero

September 2, 2015

Superior movies are exaggerated versions of ordinary heroes in a story, but you can learn how they follow the exact same story structure. Watch a...

The 15 Minute Movie Method

September 2015