10 Ways Screenwriters Could Start Their Screenplays
In the beginning was the Word… Wait. That’s from somewhere else. Take two. You’ve typed fade in and you’re stuck thinking what the opening scene of your screenplay should be. Should it be a scene of the normal world which is about to be disrupted? Or do you start in the middle of a defining […]
Why You Should Play Closer Attention To Your Characters
If we asked you what was the most important aspect of your screenplay, your answer should be your characters. Certainly, other factors such as dialogue and plot are critical to your screenwriting, but not as much as textured characters. They are the beating heart of your story. Your audience invests in character more than anything […]
Why Is Your Screenwriting Career Stalling?
There are screenwriters who make it and screenwriters who don’t. Even aspiring screenwriters who toil for years perfecting their craft aren’t guaranteed a produced credit. Assuming that most writers who have been trying to break in for years have a comparable skill level, why is it that some writers find success and some don’t. Defining […]
What Screenwriters Should Look For In A Mentor
Very few screenwriters became successful on their own. Many sought the guidance and tutelage of more experienced working writers (mentors) to help them get their foot on the rung of the career ladder at some level. There are many reasons screenwriters seek out a mentor. They could range from actionable career advice to moral support. […]
How to Climb into Your Screenplay (Part 2)
Okay, so you’ve gone through the various permutations of the initial inspiration for your idea and started to get a handle on how it might sustain a full story. You’ve worked out a good, story-driven logline to narrow down the basic progression of your narrative, and you’ve started to do research on any of the […]
