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Whether you’re writing a script, an outline, a treatment, or even the logline, every writer dreads days when they go without any inspiration to siphon from. Call it writer’s block, but a lack of inspiration mixed with a lack of dedication, commitment, and all other sorts of things can equal disaster to the creative mind … Read more
Writing loglines is an essential skill for screenwriters, from early development through to the pitch. In this section, we review the loglines and short synopses of the screenplays that made it into the Blacklist 2012. Learn from the feedback and perfect your own loglining skills. by The Judges THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY “A twenty … Read more
Shekhar Kapur – one of India’s most critically acclaimed writer-directors, producers and actors – discusses the discursive nature of filmmaking, and the chicken-or-the-egg nature of art’s relationship with everyday life. [ted id=800] If you liked this, check out more videos about screenwriting or filmmaking. And if you know of a great video on Screenwriting, let … Read more
This week we continue with part four in a twelve part series of JT Velikovsky’s doctoral thesis: “Understanding And Exploring The Relationship Between: Creativity; Theories Of Narratology; Screenwriting; And Narrative Fiction Feature Film-Making Practices.” By JT Velikovsky Taking up from last month, we move on to – Why it’s good to be a produced screenwriter. … Read more
Story & Structure :: 11 Screenwriting Lessons You Can Learn From Casablanca :: Are You Planning Your Script? :: You Best Know What A Plot Point Is :: How to Write a Fight Scene :: Downbeat Film Endings and ‘The Road’ :: An Interview with Writer/Director Clare Kilner :: Screenplay Review: Pain and Gain :: … Read more