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Twilight Zone Guidelines

February 28, 2012

The classic television show “The Twilight Zone” had specific guidelines to insure the quality of its stories. Surprisingly, these guidelines can still be applicable to...

Openings

February 21, 2012

You only have one chance to make a first impression, so make your opening scene memorable. In the first few minutes of your screenplay, you...

Musicals

February 17, 2012

Musicals are a dying art form, but still popular on the stage and occasionally popular on the big screen. Here’s what makes a good musical....

Titles

February 12, 2012

You can’t judge a book by its cover, but you can judge a book (or any story) by its title. Choosing the right title won’t...

“Monsters vs. Aliens” Analysis

February 7, 2012

“Monsters vs. Aliens” isn’t great, but it’s not bad either. Despite its flaws, it still follows the eight segment, mini-movie structure that forms the backbone...

Why Bad Movies are Good for You

February 2, 2012

Everyone always says you should study the best movies, but you should also take time to watch really crappy ones too. Nearly every screenwriting book...

Beginnings are Really Endings in Reverse

January 29, 2012

To determine if your idea for a story can make a satisfactory screenplay, start with the beginning and compare it to the end. By knowing...

Go Deep

January 23, 2012

Here’s a formula for making a lousy meal. Grab as much as you can and throw it in the pot, then hope something good will...

Inciting Incidents

January 19, 2012

The opening scene of every story immediately lets audience’s know what type of story it is and who the villain is. Oh, and it must...

Below the Tip of the Iceberg

January 15, 2012

The tip of an iceberg is the smallest part of the iceberg. What you don’t see is the massive chunk of ice that makes up...

The 15 Minute Movie Method