How do you use wrylies / parentheticals in screenplays? That's what I'll explain in this scriptwriting tutorial.
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Poe was more than the master of the macabre — here’s what all storytellers should learn from his timeless advice.
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Scriptwriters are usually told to write in "spec" format, but how does that differ from shooting scripts? What does spec screenplay even mean? Here, I'll explain the difference between shooting and spec scripts.
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When you're writing characters who speak in a different language, how do you know how to show that in script formatting? In this screenwriting tutorial, I'll show you several usable options and which to use when.
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Ellipses and dashes often confuse beginning screenwriters. In this scriptwriting tutorial, I'll show you how to use the dash and ellipsis correctly.
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In your script, you might be confused as to how or when to introduce a character that the audience isn't supposed to know yet. Here's how to reveal an unknown character.
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If you're new to screenwriting, I'll bet you've wondered what screenplay formatting software to get. There are so many choices! Allow me to demystify your options, which are really between freeware and paid software. Which is better?
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Blake Snyder’s famous book “Save the Cat” is often hailed as the best screenwriting how-to guide. However, there are five reasons why his storytelling lessons should be taken with a grain of salt.
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If you think screenplay format is a necessary evil or a pointless hurdle, change your mindset. When you embrace the nuance, you’ll become a better storyteller.
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By using this grammar faux-pas to your advantage, your script will be stronger.
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Writing is rewriting — but how do you make your writing better when the story is done? Here’s how to wordsmith your story.
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If you struggle with screenplay formatting, then this is the course for you.
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What is the best storytelling book? For me, there’s one that stands out and altered how I view narrative forever.
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Your new home for sophisticated storytelling learning and community.
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Five steps to delve into your creative consciousness and discern your identity — and how to write it authentically.
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Here are seven ways you can leverage this social search engine in your script or creative writing.
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While I didn’t know it at the time, those endless hours spent mentoring teens academically influenced my own skills as a screenwriter.
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