Corey Mandell

What You Need To Be Writing Right Now

What You Need To Be Writing Right Now

Even during a pandemic, I’m still getting daily calls and emails from execs and producers asking if any of my students have a new TV pilot spec  script they should be reading. Since Amazon and Netflix are committed to spending billions on new content, and everyone else scrambling to keep up, the demand for fresh […]

 Patrick O'Driscoll

Thematic Conflict – The Intersection Of Dramatic Conflict And Theme

Thematic Conflict – The Intersection Of Dramatic Conflict And Theme

Learn how dramatic conflict deepens theme in screenwriting. Explore techniques to align your story’s central conflict with its underlying message for stronger scripts.

 Dennis MaGee Fallon

The Architect of Story: Michael Hauge on Cracking the Code to Compelling Screenplays

The Architect of Story: Michael Hauge on Cracking the Code to Compelling Screenplays

Screenwriting guru Michael Hauge breaks down his thoughts and theories on structuring the perfect screenplay.

Screenwriting guru and story consultant Michael Hauge sat down with Creative Screenwriting to talk about his “blueprint” for building excellent scripts. After all, we can talk great ideas, heartwarming characters and shocking story twists all day, but if you don’t know how to put your script together, it’s into the trashcan for your beloved story. […]