Conflict consistently makes for interesting stories in screenplays. But how does one convey conflict within a person’s mental capacities? With…
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Exposition is the great bugaboo of all dramatic writing. Exposition in screenwriting is a bit like removing a loose tooth;…
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John Ridley (12 Years a Slave) is a screenwriter that executes each stroke of the pen with meticulous research…
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New York City. Los Angeles. Hong Kong. These are a few of the recognizable settings writers love to set their…
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Acclaimed screenwriter Julian Fellowes found success later in life, carving out his niche in British period dramas for Film…
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Acclaimed writer-director Paul Haggis has been a fixture of television and film for over 25 years. Here, the screenwriter/director…
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Film Courage sat down with Lee Jessup to discuss the infamous first screenplay. Is it a mere first draft?…
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Sometimes, one or more of your screenplay's protagonists will seesaw along the line of good and bad. Good characters do…
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The “center and eccentrics” format is one of the conventions of television sitcoms. A typical “C&E” construct features a reasonable,…
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When it comes to the topics of screenwriting, film and storytelling, good conversation is essential. There are endless ideas and…
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