Screenplays are a different beast than a novel or short story. While they are a form of storytelling, scripts aren’t intended to be standalone pieces of work—they are the blueprints for a film or TV ...

If you want to become a screenwriter, it’s so important to learn how to write action lines in a script. Action lines take up the bulk of a reader’s attention. It’s where you spell out what’s happening ...

Though Ridley Scott faithfully adapts Cormac McCarthy's first feature film screenplay, the director could not possibly include every passage of lyrical prose, crammed into a wordy 175-pages. Here are ...

Overview: These books explain structure, character and storytelling in ways that help scripts feel clear and engaging.Each ...

No shortcuts, no gimmicks. Just a rising star from PG County, Md. is ready to make his story known globally. 8 hours ago One of the most debated plot points in Joker has been settled. Todd Phillips, ...

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Exclusive: A new study tries to answer what Hollywood's anonymous gatekeepers think makes a great screenplay. Studios, producers and agencies receive countless spec scripts – original feature length ...

The cast members of JTBC’s “Just Between Lovers” all share one common trait: diligence. On December 17, the production team of “Just Between Lovers” revealed several behind-the-scenes photos of cast ...