Best of the Web 20 Oct

Story & Structure :: 50 Resources to Help You Outline Your Script :: Transition Scene by Scott Myers :: Screenplay Review – Time and a Half :: “32 Qualities Of Better Film” :: How Does a Great Television Series Say Goodbye? Script Perfection :: What About Working with a Co-Writer? :: Reader Question About Rewriting … Read more

Without Dramatic Conflict Your Characters Are Boring

Most of the screenplays I read lack dramatic conflict. Characters just talk and say empty words. Nothing’s happening. Often, the reason for this is because we don’t push ourselves to find drama in the lives of our characters. by D.B. Gilles So maybe we look into our own lives for some dramatic conflict to inspire … Read more

Best of the Web 13 Oct

Story & Structure :: Structuring Your Script with the Dan Harmon Story Circle :: Dialogue as “Character Communication” :: Great Character: Frank (“Donnie Darko”) :: Great Scene: “Rocky” :: Ten Screenwriting Lessons You Can Learn From ‘Toy Story 3’ :: Screenplay Review – Our Name Is Adam Script Perfection :: Top 10 Tips for Writing … Read more

9 Lessons the Bible Taught Me About Screenwriting

Everyone, no matter their profession, can benefit from the wisdom contained within the most-read book on the planet. by Alicia Lawrence To prove my point, here are 10 things the Bible taught me about screenwriting. We Need a Hero The need for a hero is never more evident than in the life of Christ as … Read more