7 Basic Plots Of Film Storytelling
We’ve all heard that there aren’t any original stories on cinemas anymore. Every story has been told. Not quite. There may seem to be underlyling patterns, themes, and story structures, because there are. We are all connected via our common humanity and our desire to tell, see, and hear stories. The book Seven Basic Plots: […]
From The Vaults: Building A Better Script: Michael Hauge’s Blueprint
This article by Michael Hauge was originally published in November 2014 where he extensively discussed screenplay structure. We pulled it out of the Creative Screenwriting Magazine vaults, dusted it off, and gave it another run. In this interview, Hauge breaks down his thoughts and theories on structuring the perfect screenplay, as well as summarizing many of […]
Film and TV Titles and Their Importance
What’s the first impression of your script?The title, of course. That’s the handshake that comes even before Fade In. It’s in every way some of the most important creative writing you’ll do. History Of Movie Titles Since the beginning days of cinema, titling a film has changed dramatically. Titles in the days of […]
How Seriously Should You Take Criticism Of Your Screenplay?
Finally. After weeks, months, or maybe even years, your latest screenplay is complete. Keeping to a professional mindset, you commit to ordering feedback. You pay. And you wait. Soon enough, a reader presents their comments to you. And they’re useless. The “notes” might be a diatribe against your premise, a loose collection of ideas of […]
The Art of Screenplay Adaptations
adaptation. [ ăd′ăp-tā′shən ] A change in structure, function, or behavior by which a species or individual improves its chance of survival in a specific environment. In a similar fashion, adapted screenplays are based on pre-existing material or sources and developed for film or television. The most common adaptations range from novels, stage plays, articles, […]
