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Every story is about how the hero changes. In most cases, the hero changes into a better person but...

Some stories can be exciting just by showing a lot of visual action. Unfortunately, most stories need more than...

Every story needs conflict. The purpose of a villain in every story is to provide that conflict. However, if...

Every hero needs to pursue a physical goal. However, that physical goal is never what the hero really wants....

The biggest mistake in writing a screenplay is to write boring scenes. What makes a scene boring is when...

Every story can teach you something new. However, by focusing on specific genres, you can sharpen your storytelling skills...

Every story changes the hero. In the beginning, the hero starts out as one type of person in their...

Every story is about a hero who changes. In rare cases, such as “Being There,” “Forest Gump,” and “WALL-E,”...

When writing a scene, use specific details that paint a distinct picture of the setting. Far too many writers...

We’ve all seen bad movies. Those movies simply show lots of action (“The 355”) or pretty set designs (“Don’t...

Every story starts off innocent enough, but about halfway through, there’s a sudden twist. This twist reveals the real...