Best o/t Web 1 Apr

Story & Structure :: Three’s a Crowd: Multi-protagonist Stories :: 10 Secrets to Creating Unforgettable Supporting Characters :: Great Character: Arthur Edens (“Michael Clayton”) :: Screenplay Review – Norm The Movie :: Act Structure By Minute?  Script Perfection :: Screenwriting Tips: “Write What You Know” Doesn’t Mean… :: Breaking In: Are Screenwriters “Born This Way”? :: … Read more

Video: John August

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John August looks at the script of an emerging screenwriter to offer a wonderfully insightful, in-depth analysis on the technique and structure of dialogue. He also swallows and puffs a bit… If you liked this, check out more videos about screenwriting or filmmaking. And if you know of a great video on Screenwriting, let us … Read more

Are You A Reader Of Screenplays Or A Watcher Of Movies?

Some respected screenwriting gurus claim that you should read and study as many screenplays as possible. It doesn’t matter if the film was a success or a flop: you learn either way. I agree. But more importantly, you should watch and analyze the movies. For years, I blindly followed this dogma, as it seemed to … Read more

Best o/t web 12 Feb

Story & Structure :: “Never Write Timidly” :: What if Wes Anderson made Batman reboot? :: Interview with ‘Bullhead’ Director Michael Roskam :: A Dangerous Method Review Script Perfection :: Screenwriting Tips: Real-life Conversations Go Round in Circles :: Karel Segers Screenwriting Basics Workshop – The 2012 Australian Film Festival :: Karel Segers Screenwriting Basics … Read more

Best o/t Web 12 Dec

Story & Structure :: Essence of character :: Episodic writing :: ‘Toy Story 3′ director on new beginnings and perfect endings :: Boxing’s a hit with Hollywood Script Perfection :: Screenwriting Tip: Dialogue, Beautiful action lines :: What’s it like writing for animals? :: Finding a mentor :: Screenwriter not procrastinating, just reorganizing her closet Pitching & Selling :: Coverage of Tarantino’s Natural … Read more