15 Writing Tips From Iconic Writer Rod Serling

15 Writing Tips From Iconic Writer Rod Serling

By The Script Lab  /  May 15, 2019
What screenwriting wisdom can screenwriters learn from The Twilight Zone's creator Rod Serling?Welcome to our ongoing Learning from the Masters
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Why is Screenwriting So Hard?

Why is Screenwriting So Hard?

By Britton Perelman  /  May 14, 2019
Think about the last time you went to the movie theater. Ticket stub ripped, popcorn in hand, perfect seat found. You
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Essence of Storytelling: The Hero’s Journey with Chris Vogler

Essence of Storytelling: The Hero’s Journey with Chris Vogler

By Valerie Kalfrin  /  May 13, 2019
Veteran story consultant Christopher Vogler has been immersed in stories for so long, he can spot plot patterns on the
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10 Famous Screenwriters from Houston

10 Famous Screenwriters from Houston

By Martin Keady  /  May 10, 2019
Famous Screenwriters is a series by The Script Lab in which our resident cinema historian, Martin Keady, looks at the
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Screenwriting First Draft Tips From Acclaimed Screenwriters

Screenwriting First Draft Tips From Acclaimed Screenwriters

By The Script Lab  /  May 8, 2019
How do some of the most acclaimed screenwriters handle the first draft for each screenplay they write?Welcome to our ongoing
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How to Succeed the George Lucas Way

How to Succeed the George Lucas Way

By The Script Lab  /  May 7, 2019
What are some of the ways that George Lucas has found success in life and in Hollywood?Welcome to our ongoing
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5 PLOT POINT BREAKDOWNS

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Five Plot Point Breakdown: Romancing the Stone (1984)

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Screenplay by: Diane Thomas Breakdown by: Anthony Faust Genre: Action/Romance Runtime: 106 minutes 1. INCITING INCIDENT Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner) is…

Five Plot Point Breakdown: The Blue Lagoon (1980)

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Screenplay Genre: Drama/Teen film Movie Time: 104 minutes 1. INCITING INCIDENT Richard (Glenn Kohan) and Emmeline (Elva Josephson) Lestrange are…

Quick Change (1990)

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Screenplay Genre: Crime film/Heist film Movie Time: 89 minutes 1. INCITING INCIDENT Grimm (Bill Murray) is just another balloon-holding clown…

Five Plot Point Breakdown: Three O’Clock High (1987)

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Screenplay by: Richard Christian Matheson Genre: Farce/Teen Film Movie Time: 101 minutes 1. INCITING INCIDENT There is a new kid…

UPCOMING COMPETITION DEADLINES

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HollyShorts Screenwriting Competition

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Launch Pad Pilot Competition

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The LAUNCH Million Dollar Student Screenplay Contest

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Atlanta Film Festival Screenplay Competition

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