Story. Screenplay. Sale.
Jamie Campbell
A good story will always be a balance between providing readers necessary information—and keeping them curious by not giving them all the info. Nowhere is this more true than in dialogue. by K.M. Weiland Make no mistake. This is a tough wire on which to balance. Give readers too much juice, and they’ll not only … Read more
There are many schools of thought on screenplay structure – Robert McKee, Syd Field, and John Truby are just a few that come to mind. Or perhaps you’re more old school classic and bow down to the teachings of Joseph Campbell or his bastardized wanna-be cousin Christopher Vogler. by The Single Screenwriter Regardless of what … Read more
As a screenwriter, you’re being judged in three different categories. by Steve Kaire The first is your material. When you’re in a pitch session, it’s your ideas and stories which are going to make an impression on the listener. Ask yourself these questions: Is your story unique? Are you approaching it from a different angle … Read more
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I’ve been enjoying Atlantis with my kids and both my son and daughter love it. They like the humour, the emotional drama, the action and the adventure. But I was sitting there wondering, what sort of message does this send my daughter? by Hayley McKenzie The female characters are either passive love interest or evil. … Read more