How to write a screenplay for beginners. Do you have a burning desire to see your stories brought to life on the big (or small) screen? Do you have a story you want to bring to the world but aren’t sure where to start? Whether you want to adapt a novel or a stage play, […]
How to write voiceover in a script (ultimate pro guide). The percentage of movies and TV shows that employ voiceover is fairly low. Most times when you sit down to watch something it won’t have voiceover in it. However, the percentage of spec scripts that employ voiceover is fairly high, so there’s obviously some kind […]
How to come up with horror story ideas producers want to read. Struggling to come up with an idea for a horror script? Or maybe you have a horror script, but it’s not quite resonating with readers? Whichever camp you find yourself in, below you’ll discover how to come up with spine-tingling horror story ideas […]
How to pitch a TV show to Netflix, networks (and more). Learning how to pitch a TV show is just an important skill to learn as writing the script itself. You can write the best pilot in history, but if you don’t know how to pitch it, it’s unlikely your show will get produced. If […]
How to rewrite a script: a hands-on master checklist. You’ve probably heard advice on how to rewrite a screenplay that goes something like this: • “Leave room for discovery as you go along” • “Make a list of what needs fixing, and fix it” • “Don’t pull any punches with your rewrite. Kill your darlings!” […]
How to write for TV: a step-by-step guide to starting your career as a TV writer. As an aspiring screenwriter, you may have noticed there’s quite a bit of confusing information out there regarding writing for television. In this post, we’re also going to dispel many of the myths and confusion surrounding writing TV scripts. […]
How to master screenplay structure: the #1 technique nobody talks about. [The following post on script structure is an extract from our book: Master Screenplay Sequences - Revolutionize Your Understanding Of Screenplay Structure.] Traditional 3-act screenplay structure goes something like this: A protagonist is landed with a problem in Act 1 (the set up.) He/she […]
How to write a synopsis for a movie. If you want to learn how to write and sell a script, you must also learn how to write a synopsis. A movie is based on a screenplay, but that screenplay is based on a story. And a story in its purest form can be found in […]
Short film ideas: A practical (& easy) way to generate ideas to shoot. Generally, with short film ideas, when you have a great one, you know it. It’s those movie ideas that just “pop” and feel right. And everyone who you tell it to thinks it’s a great idea for a short movie too. We’ll […]
How to write a TV pilot script like a pro. So you want to learn how to write a TV pilot script? Good call. The market’s growing. Writers rule in television. And you probably need a pilot TV show in your arsenal anyway to increase your options. The problem is the world of TV can […]