Screenplay Prep

Character reveals hold immense power in shaping the narrative, engaging audiences, and deepening the story's emotional impact.

Whether you wield words with a pen or keyboard, undoubtedly you face writer’s block at some point.

When it comes to your screenwriting and the sale of your screenplay, however, it is essential to not annoy or bore your reader.

The industry is inundated with screenplays. With a gaggle of geese, how do you stand out and get noticed?

Remember to look over your scenes and ask yourself, "Is it good enough?" If you get to the point where you don't know, then you have reached

I am choosing to look at Frank Herbert's Dune as it is a cult book turned screen adaptation, and attempted several times.

I am using YouTube's new Video Shorts to your advantage by creating a library of visual footage for screenwriting reference.

A typical concern with many submitted screenplays is unnecessary use of action description. Part of the "Show don't tell" mantra,

In screenwriting, there's a distinct difference between screenplay action and description. Get on top of this for clear and efficient writin

In real life, this would be like walking up to a friend and telling them that you are about to say "Hi," and then following up with, "Hi"

New screenwriters often worry about setting the period, and if they should slap huge letters across the screen to divulge the year.

These visuals tell the state of Mr Jones’s lack of wealth, and the fact the children don’t sit and moan about bread and soup shows a degree

Focusing entirely on your first screenplay or writing very little in between will not progress your writing skillset. Even if you are...

Many new screenwriters admit that they struggle with writing clear and concise action description