Oct 19 Love0 Creating Complex Characters: Inner Conflict By V. Prasad Screenwriting 101 There are two questions that speak to who a character is at their core: 1. What do they want? 2.…Read More
Oct 17 Love0 Story vs. Character: Start With Both By Patrick Kirkland Script Tips... In Action There are 12 index cards on the black pegboard in front of me. Card #1: An explosive opening. There is…Read More
Oct 12 Love0 How to Build Stronger Scenes By Ron Moskovitz Screenwriting 101 In my last article, I talked about defining characters through the use of “want” and “obstacle,” and I showed how…Read More
Oct 04 Love0 Creating Stronger Characters: Want and Obstacles By Ron Moskovitz Screenwriting 101 Often, when I’m helping a student with a screenplay, the characters come across as wishy-washy. They seem neither here nor…Read More
Oct 03 Love0 First 10 Pages: The 5 Elements By Patrick Kirkland Script Tips... In Action You've got only ten pages to get your reader’s attention. And sometimes, not even that. The truth is, a lot…Read More
Sep 22 Love3 Creating Complex Characters: Contradiction By V. Prasad Screenwriting 101 The following excerpt is from Taxi Driver, written by Paul Shrader BETSY: You know what you remind me of? TRAVIS:…Read More
Sep 18 Love0 Writing Is Like Exercise: Step Up With Routine By Patrick Kirkland Script Tips... In Action I hate exercise. It's not necessarily that I actually hate moving around, because I don't. I actually really enjoy that.…Read More
Sep 12 Love0 The Process: How To Write a Screenplay By Patrick Kirkland Script Tips... In Action The Good Intentions In the middle of the night, I get an idea. I think about it. I smile. I…Read More
Sep 07 Love0 The Secret to Rising Conflict By V. Prasad Screenwriting 101 “Your screenplay needs more conflict.” Heard that one before? Okay, sometimes that’s what people say when they can’t think of…Read More
Aug 31 Love0 Character Development: Devil in the Details By Patrick Kirkland Script Tips... In Action "Vodka martini. Shaken, not stirred." It's a freakin' drink order. That's it. I order drinks all the time. But not…Read More