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Screenplays are all about telling stories so it’s crucial to learn storytelling techniques. Although novels and screenplays may differ...

Most writers write dialogue and then try to add subtext. If you find this difficult, a much simpler approach...

The biggest mistake novices make when writing scenes is thinking the sole purpose of a scene is to give...

Nobody ever watches their favorite movies for the plot. That’s because they already know what’s going to happen. Instead,...

When most novices start writing screenplays, the first thing they do is rush out and buy a specialized screenwriting...

Nobody has time to read a full-length screenplay. Instead, most people read a summary of a screenplay known as...

The key to writing dialogue is to define exactly what each character wants to say – and then make...

When writing any scene, look for the character whose life will change the most. Most of the time, that...

Even the greatest story will still fail if its ending is weak. That’s why it’s crucial to create the...

There are no original plots in a story. There are only original ways to tell a story using details...

Screenwriting is a skill and any time you learn a new skill, you’re going to make mistakes. Even though...

When you introduce the hero and villain for the first time, make sure you show their superpowers. For the...