Socratic irony is one of the more manipulative types of irony. It's a tricky way to get information out of someone that can be used against them later. This type of irony is perfect for courtroom scenes but can applied in any sort of verbal confrontation. Let's define Socratic irony with examples from both drama and comedy to give you an idea of how it may be used in your own scripts. Continue reading What is Socratic Irony? Definition and Examples for Screenwriters
There’s an old film school thought experiment that asks about a character, “What does he have in his refrigerator?” In this post, we’re going to practice that experiment.We can learn plenty about who a character is from the things they say, as well as the things others say about them. But we also learn who a character is by scores of other little details in the text of the script.Now we’re going to talk about how to actually use the Breakdown Summary, along with the text of the script itself, to flesh out who a character is from the perspective…
Writing dialogue is the best part of writing a screenplay. It’s the part of the writing where you get to be an actor for a while and cast powerful magic spells, or save an innocent man from prison, or lead an army into battle - at least in your mind.But dialogue is also something a lot of screenwriters struggle with. So, in this post we’re going to talk about how to write realistic, natural-sounding dialogue. We’ll give you some good examples from different genres, and we’ll show you how to properly format dialogue using the StudioBinder's free screenwriting software.Continue reading…
Is there anything more fun than an epic fight scene? They don’t win Oscars, but the best stay with you. And when written well, they can say as much as any other scene in the most serious dramas.Many writers struggle with how to write action scenes. They think because they don't know martial arts, they don't know how to write a fight scene. Nothing could be further from the truth.Follow our sage advice and you'll be writing amazing fight scenes.Continue reading Mastering the Screenplay: How to Write an Epic Fight Scene
Amazon Storywriter, Amazon Storyteller & Amazon Storybuilder were screenwriting tools for storytellers who wanted a cloud-based script writing option. Unfortunately, they're no longer available. But don't fret, they weren't the only game in town — there is actually a more intuitive and powerful solution out there: StudioBinder.We're going to walk you through what makes StudioBinder's screenwriting software more than simply an "Amazon Storywriter alternative" — it's an entire ecosystem of pre-production solutions.Continue reading Amazon Storywriter Alternative: Screenwriting from Script to Screen
The Breakfast Club is one of the greatest coming-of-age films of all time. The movie’s characters, dialogue, and organic conflict come together in a way that keeps audiences engaged, even when nothing much is happening. Because that’s the thing: Nothing really happens in The Breakfast Club.Beyond its nostalgic value, why is The Breakfast Club so widely studied and celebrated? Let’s find out by tearing down its screenplay.Continue reading The Breakfast Club Script PDF: Plot, Monologues, and Scene Analysis
What do writers do? To be a screenwriter, all you have to do is write, and many people struggle with doing that consistently.A lot of screenwriters out there have the perfect idea for a film they just need to put to paper. Maybe they’ve already written a few pages or the first act. Getting over that finish line can seem like an insurmountable task, but with some helpful advice, any screenwriter can finally finish that first draft, which is the first step to actually getting a film made. You just need to learn how to write every day and committing…
Although he didn’t know it in 1977, George Lucas’ script for Star Wars would go on to become the blueprint for the way modern movies are made, seen, and marketed.We’re going to break down the essential aspects of the Star Wars script, and how George Lucas made a science-fiction classic.Buckle up, we’re going into hyperdrive...Continue reading Star Wars: A New Hope Script — Screenplay Analysis and PDF Download
With the last 19 Oscar ceremonies behind us, we’re now well into the 21st century. Seems like a good time to look back at the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar winners and consider how they rank. Continue reading Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar Winners — 20 Great Scripts in 20 Years
Dramatic irony gives the audience more information than the character. It is a powerful type of irony built for suspense, but, in many cases things turn out OK in the end. That's not the case with tragic irony — as the name suggests, things don't turn out OK at all! Let's take a look at how it can give your script a healthy dose of tragedy. Continue reading What is Tragic Irony? Definition and Examples for Screenwriters
