Writing dual protagonists is generally frowned upon, unless you’re one of the select few who can break the rules, like Quentin Tarantino (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood) or the late William Goldman (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid). Critics argue that writers, especially amateur ones, can get lost in the logistics attempting to craft… Continue reading How to Write A Compelling Script with Dual Protagonists
Motifs are a great way to imbue a project with extra layers of meaning and substance. Through the use of intentionally placed visual or audio cues, a filmmaker can make any character, object, location, or sound into something much more than the sum of their parts. They become ideas representative of a greater theme and… Continue reading Breaking Bad Symbolism — The Right Way to Use Symbols
Narrative ElementsOpen menu Antagonist Catharsis Motif Plot Protagonist Theme Narrative DevicesOpen menu Deus ex Machina Foreshadowing Irony Personification Plot Twist Red Herring Write Your Script For Free → Bards rejoice, it’s time to get lyrical — everybody else, we’re here to review the mystery of iambic pentameter. At one point or another, we’ve all asked… Continue reading What is Iambic Pentameter? Definition and Examples
Screenplays By GenreOpen menu Comedy Sci-Fi Drama Crime TV Scripts Horror ResourcesOpen menu FREE Scripts: StudioBinder Screenwriting Library Best Screenplays to Read Shane Black Movies & Screenwriting Explained Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay Best Horror Movie Scripts to Download Write Your Script for Free → Christopher Nolan’s Tenet… Continue reading Tenet Script PDF Download: Plot, Characters, and Analysis
Have you ever watched a movie that seemed more focused on the inner life of its central character than following a traditional plot? Plenty of movies have great characters, but how many of those same movies would have the same plot if you removed that character? This is part of what makes character studies special,… Continue reading What is a Character Study — Character vs. Plot-Driven Narratives
What is Chekhov’s gun? What are setups and payoffs? The concepts are interconnected, and all three should be included in any and all screenwriting endeavors. We will provide working definitions, take a look at illustrative examples used in great films, and discuss how to best incorporate the practice into your own writing. Before we jump… Continue reading Chekhov’s Gun — How To Setup and Payoff in Screenwriting
Screenplays By GenreOpen menu Comedy Sci-Fi Drama Crime TV Scripts Horror ResourcesOpen menu FREE Scripts: StudioBinder Screenwriting Library Best Screenplays to Read Shane Black Movies & Screenwriting Explained Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay Best Horror Movie Scripts to Download Write Your Script for Free → One of the… Continue reading Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay — Top 20 Ranked
With new streaming platforms emerging every year and binge watching becoming an art form, the television industry needs more writers than ever. Unfortunately, there is also more competition than ever. Breaking into the TV industry can be tough, but here are the fundamentals you need to know about becoming a television show writer as well… Continue reading Writing for Television — Format, Genre and Structure
UnionsOpen menu What is WGA How Do You Join the WGA WGA Minimums SAG-AFTRA IATSE Local 600 ResourcesOpen menu Complete Guide to Movie Unions Guide to Working with Unions You’ve written a script. You’ve polished it, re-written it, performed a table read, re-written it again, you’re sick of the thing. It’s time to let this… Continue reading WGA Minimums — Writers Guild Pay Rates Explained
While cinematography has the unique ability to visually draw an audience’s eye to something specific, screenwriters also have a unique tool to draw a reader’s attention to a specific scene element within a screenplay. The slug line is one of the best tools a screenwriter has for drawing attention and incorporating visual elements into a… Continue reading What is a Slug Line? Scene Heading Screenplay Formatting
Poetry BasicsOpen menu What is a Poem How to Write a Poem What is a Stanza in a Poem What is a Haiku What is Prose What is an Ode Types of PoemsOpen menu Types of Poems Guide What is an Acrostic Poem What is an Epic Poem What is Lyric Poetry What is a… Continue reading Different Types of Poems and Poem Structures — A Writer’s Guide
Screenplays By GenreOpen menu Comedy Sci-Fi Drama Crime TV Scripts Horror ResourcesOpen menu FREE Scripts: StudioBinder Screenwriting Library Best Screenplays to Read Shane Black Movies & Screenwriting Explained Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay Best Horror Movie Scripts to Download Write Your Script for Free → The Godfather is… Continue reading The Godfather Script PDF Download: Plot, Quotes, and Analysis
Screenplays By GenreOpen menu Comedy Sci-Fi Drama Crime TV Scripts Horror ResourcesOpen menu FREE Scripts: StudioBinder Screenwriting Library Best Screenplays to Read Shane Black Movies & Screenwriting Explained Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay Best Horror Movie Scripts to Download Write Your Script for Free → The Step Brothers… Continue reading Step Brothers Script PDF Download: Quotes and Characters
How to Format a ScreenplayOpen menu Scene Headings Sluglines Action / Description Dialogue Transitions TV Script Format 101 FREE Movie Scripts: StudioBinder Screenwriting Library Write Your Script for Free MORE and CONT’D are dialogue transitions that are used to mark the continuation of characters speaking in a screenplay. We’re going to show you how to… Continue reading What Does CONT’D Mean in a Screenplay & How to Use It
Pathos is a mode of persuasion that appeals to emotion. Pathos has been used for thousands of years, and it is still used today to communicate “feeling.” We’re going to look at some pathos examples, but first, let’s look at what makes it different from the other rhetorical appeals: logos and ethos.Continue reading Pathos Examples… Continue reading Pathos Examples in Literature, Speeches, Music & More
Ethos is a mode of persuasion that appeals to credibility. Ethos has been used for thousands of years, and it is still used today to communicate authority. We’re going to look at some ethos examples, but first, let’s look at what makes it different from the other rhetorical appeals: logos and pathos.Continue reading Ethos Examples… Continue reading Ethos Examples in Literature, Ads, Speeches & More
Whenever you read a full-length screenplay, it is important to understand all of the steps that led to the final draft of that script. Stories are often changed and workshopped long before they are written into a screenplay. The pre-writing phase of a screenplay is essential to many writers and a fundamental device used is… Continue reading What is a Film Treatment? Examples From E.T. and The Shining
The beauty of poetry lies in its ability to express the deepest human emotions, experiences, and narratives in a way that prose often cannot. Poetic devices can make storytelling through narrative poetry especially unique. Among the many types of poetry, one form stands out for its storytelling prowess – narrative poetry. Continue reading What is Narrative… Continue reading What is Narrative Poetry — Definition, Types & Examples
Legends are timeless tales. They have been woven into every culture since the dawn of time, and have this incredible way of captivating our collective imagination. They’re like windows into the past, giving us glimpses into what our ancestors believed, feared, hoped for, and dreamed about. Continue reading What is a Legend — Definition, Types and… Continue reading What is a Legend — Definition, Types and Examples
S oap operas have been a staple of daytime television for decades, captivating audiences with their cliffhangers, melodramatic plots, and character-driven stories. With their roots in radio programming, these serialized shows have a rich history and have evolved significantly over the years while maintaining their unique characteristics.Continue reading What is a Soap Opera — History, Examples… Continue reading What is a Soap Opera — History, Examples & Evolution
