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Watch great movies and you’ll likely be awed and intimidated that you could never write something just as great....

There are two underlying structures behind every story: Goals The Symbol of Hope Every hero has a goal that...

Every story is about change. Change implies contrast so every story is about constant change. Stories drag when nothing...

It’s easy to identify the story structure in a good movie like “Star Wars” or “The Wizard of Oz.”...

It’s easy to make a despicable villain. Just have him (or her) kick a puppy, beat up a baby,...

It’s tempting to rush to the theaters every weekend to see the latest movies, but chances are good each...

The fastest way to sink any movie is to focus on more than one character. “Captain America: Civil War”...

The end of every story must show the hero saving the world. In pure action thrillers, the hero literally saves...

In your story, either your villain or your hero must have a clear goal to pursue. Sometimes only the...

If you like horror, then write horror screenplays. The main and most crucial element of horror is isolation. From...