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When writing your screenplay, keep in mind that you will rarely make it perfect no matter how many drafts...

Hollywood is good at making bad movies. That’s because making a good movie requires work, so it’s much easier...

Bad movies are good and bad. On the bad side, they waste everyone’s time and suck two hours out...

I recently got a chance to read a screenplay that sold for seven figures. The idea was great, but...

In writing, there’s a saying “Show, don’t tell.” In movies, you also want to follow this guideline to get...

When telling a story, you have to prepare the audience for certain events. If your hero is an expert...

There are two things every story needs. A hook that grabs the audience and a cliffhanger that makes the...

The most common advice given to writers is “Show, don’t tell.” What that means is that you want the...

The villain is the most important character in your screenplay because your villain’s actions shape your hero’s destiny. Make...

In the best stories, your hero must constantly overcome problems. However, the best way to put your hero at...

Most heroes are timid, frightened, and unsure of themselves in contrast to a villain who is totally confident and...

In the beginning, your hero and villain are in opposite states. The villain, even if not seen initially, is...