Finding Inspiration for your Script
Let’s say you have you want to write a film but don’t know what to write. You’d be surprised that there are a ton of ways to get inspired to write your script. Inspiration can be found anywhere whether it’s a picture you came across online or a movie you’ve seen. Some writers like to […]
The Struggles of Writing: From a Writers Perspective
Nobody said screenwriting was easy, take it from me. When I first took screenwriting, I thought it was going to be challenging. Before I began to start writing my first script, I had no idea how much pre-production work you have to do. Before writing anything, I had to come up with a structured logline […]
What makes a film great?
When it comes to watching a film, or writing a script, most writers want to make their script great. The real question is “What makes a film great?” Film is subjective and everyone has a different opinion about a movie they’ve seen or read. As a script consultant and film fanatic, there are so many […]
Expanding the Ordinary World
When you’re writing a screenplay, it’s important to get the reader hooked somewhere in the first 10 pages. As a reader, we want to know as much about the protagonist before the inciting incident occurs so we know who the protagonist is as a person, and why we should root for them throughout the film. […]
Beat Sheets: The Most Effective Tool for your Script
If you’ve already perfected your logline, the next step is to write a beat sheet. Without having a beat sheet, it can be difficult to structure your film from beginning to end. Sure anyone can write a film off the top of their head, but if you want to have a great film, a beat […]
Loglines: What’s it All About?
If you’ve scrolled around on IMDB, chances are you’ve seen a bunch of loglines. What is a logline? Why do I need it? How do I write a logline? Good questions! Let’s take it one question at a time. What is a logline? Why do I need it? Loglines basically briefly say what your film […]
Writers Corner: Should I Get Feedback??
So let’s say you finished your first draft of your screenplay and you’ve made a few changes to it. You’re probably wondering, “Should I get feedback on my script?” The answer: Yes! There are writers out there who don’t get feedback on their scripts and will try to get their scripts sold in the industry, […]
B Story: The “Love” Story
Now that you’ve reached the second act of your script, it’s important to have your B Story at least 30 pages in. In some cases, the B story is hinted in the first act, but isn’t official until the second act. Like for example, in Aladdin, in Act 1 we see our protagonist, Aladdin first […]
How to Focus on Writing Your Script
Let’s face it, there are lots of distractions when it comes to writing. Whether you are attached to your mobile phone or your neighbor is blasting their music, it can be hard to focus. When it comes to writing, your focus should be on the script and nothing else. As a writer myself, sometimes I […]
Setting the Tone for your Genre
When it comes to screenwriting, it’s important to set the tone directed towards your genre, whether it’s a comedy, a drama, a thriller, and so on. It’s important to know that no matter what genre you’re writing, the story is going to be the most important part of your script and the other elements of […]