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 idea for… Continue reading The Lion King Script PDF Download: Plot, Quotes, and Analysis
Past. Present. Future. These are the three tenses that structure time. But what are the tenses of a verb? And more simply: what is a verb tense? Fear not, we’re going to answer those questions, as well as break down all twelve types of verb tenses. By the end, you’ll know what a verb tense… Continue reading Verb Tenses — Ultimate Guide to Past, Present & Future
You’ve probably heard the term, “fan fiction” and instantly pictured a blogger writing their own version of a Lord of the Rings epic or a website hosting user-created takes on Twilight and Star Trek cross-overs. Over the course of this article, we’re going to define what “fan fiction” means as well as provide examples of… Continue reading What is Fan Fiction — Definition, Examples, and Genres
Arguably even more than film, television relies on writers. Quite simply, without talented screenwriters, the vast expanse of TV we’re familiar with today wouldn’t exist. TV scripts are the backbone of the industry, and a great twenty-five pages can launch countless hours of beloved people, places and plots. By poring through TV script examples, you… Continue reading TV Script Examples — Different Types, Lengths & Genres
EXT: three little letters that communicate a lot. But what does EXT mean in a script? We’re going to answer that question by defining the term and by breaking down some examples from real-world screenplays. By the end, you’ll know what EXT means and how to correctly utilize it in your own writing.Continue reading What… Continue reading What Does EXT. Mean in a Script — Screenwriting 101
Inserts are used to highlight specific elements of scenes. But how do you write an insert? Don’t worry, we’re going to show you how to write an insert in a screenplay. We’re also going to show you when it’s appropriate. By the end, you’ll know how, when, and why you should write inserts in screenplays.Continue… Continue reading How to Write an Insert in a Screenplay — Tips & Examples
Dramatic IronyOpen menu Types of Irony What is Tragic Irony Stages of Dramatic Irony Verbal IronyOpen menu Sarcasm Understatement Overstatement Socratic Irony Situational IronyOpen menu Cosmic Irony Poetic Justice Structural Irony Historical Irony Structural irony is born when the characters are completely unaware of the situation they are in. Often, this is due to their… Continue reading What is Structural Irony? Definition and Examples for Screenwriters
Often, biographies, stories on historical events, and celebrity-written books often sell off of the name of the author. But many times the book isn’t actually written by this well-known name. Instead, the writing is outsourced to a writer who lingers in the public eye’s shadows. This enigmatic figure is known as a ghostwriter.Continue reading What… Continue reading What is a Ghost Writer and Why Authors Use Them
Some of the most iconic films in cinema that you thought had reached its definitive conclusion, have a secret that may excite or disappoint you — an alternate ending. Alternate endings are often hidden away in the director’s cut or DVD extras. They give us a look into a parallel universe of ‘what could have… Continue reading What is an Alternate Ending — Types & Examples Explained
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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 Avengers: Endgame… Continue reading Avengers Endgame 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 → Goodfellas is one… Continue reading Goodfellas Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF Download
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 Martian script… Continue reading The Martian Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay Ending
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 Princess Bride… Continue reading The Princess Bride Script: Characters, Quotes, and Screenplay PDF
No one plunges into the specifics of their own psyche quite like screenwriter and director Charlie Kaufman. And the praise for his work, from audiences and critics alike, ranges from overwhelmingly positive to downright life-changing. But what makes his movies so great? When thinking about some of the best screenplays, it seems the more specific… Continue reading Best Charlie Kaufman Movies, Ranked for Their Screenplays
Plot TropesOpen menu What is a Trope What is a Cliche Flashback MacGuffin Plot Twist Red Herring FREE Movie Scripts: StudioBinder Screenwriting Library Write Your Script for Free Here lies the Manic Pixie Dream Girl. She was written into this world without a care in the world, and now the majority of movie-goers, filmmakers, writers,… Continue reading Manic Pixie Dream Girl — A Eulogy for a Character Trope
Over the last century, we made some extraordinary advances in storytelling technology. We can shoot in complete darkness. We can create environments and characters from nothing more than pixels ⏤ even live, in real-time. And we can literally make an entire feature film using our phones! And, yet, stereotypes in movies still exist. The progress needle… Continue reading Stereotypes in Movies and How Filmmakers Can Avoid Them
EssentialOpen menu What is Creative Commons What is Fair Use What is Public Domain ResourcesOpen menu Creative Commons License Pros and Cons How Copyright Free Music Works How to Copyright a Script How to Find Award-Worthy Script Ideas from The Public Domain Best Public Domain Movies Most Hollywood films and television shows are based off… Continue reading How to Find Award-Worthy Script Ideas from The Public Domain
