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Screenwriting How-To Articles

Discover the essential techniques on how to write a screenplay that grabs an executive’s attention and make the execution of your story as good as the hook, all while taking the audience on an emotional ride. Learn outlining, writing dialogue, crafting memorable scenes, proper screenplay format and more.

What Alex Garland’s Screenplay for “28 Years Later” Can Teach Screenwriters Bryan Young

The Shows That Shaped Us: Structure & Style in ‘Star Trek: Voyager’Karin Maxey

Don’t Be Boring: Pros on Earning Readers’ Attention in a TikTok World Valerie Kalfrin

Flashbacks – 4 Tips to Determine When to Try Them Dave Trottier

Malcolm in the Middle

The Shows That Shaped Us: Structure & Style in Comedies Celebrating Their 25th Anniversary This Year Karin Maxey

A Hundred Henchmen?William C. Martell

The Blockbusters That Shaped Us: Structure & Style in ‘Cinderella’Karin Maxey

All Media Access 2025 (Part Two)William C. Martell

All Media Access 2025 (Part One)William C. Martell

SCRIPT GODS MUST DIE: LUNA ‘N ME Paul Peditto

Why Three-Hour Movies Suck Tim Schildberger

Thoughts on ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ Ethical Storytelling, and Writing Characters Unlike Yourself Valerie Kalfrin

Get Real: How Barbie’s Emotions Build a Transformative Journey Valerie Kalfrin

7 Tips to Being Your Own Script Consultant Dave Trottier

STORYTELLING HACKS: The Music Method and The Christopher Nolan Method Stephenie Magister

FLIP THE SCRIPT: How to Adapt Your Story to Sell Jon James Miller