Scene Description vs Character Description
Before jumping into the action of a scene, there are two important things I’ve noticed screenwriters don’t necessarily do. They don’t describe the setting the first time we see the scene and they don’t describe what the character looks like. Without giving a brief description of the scene and characters, it’s hard to visualize the […]
Characters Needs vs Wants
When it comes to developing a character for your script, it’s important to distinguish their needs vs their wants in the first act of the film. Without the needs vs wants, we won’t have an idea why we should root for the character to succeed. Want When a character wants something, it’s their external goal. […]
What Professional Script Readers Look For in a Script
As someone who has had their script looked at by script readers in the industry, I can tell you that when your script is read by the professionals, their feedback is strict, but in a good way. The professional script readers have had plenty of experience in the industry and have had their scripts made […]
Creating Suspense
With Halloween just a day away, now is a perfect time to talk about creating suspense in your film. in order to have suspense in your scenes, you have to leave the audience on the edge of their seat wondering what’s going to happen next. Before you set the tone, you have to make sure […]
Top 5 Mistakes Screenwriters Make
When it comes to screenwriting, a lot of us make those easy to make mistakes. As a script consultant, I can tell you I’ve been there to in my scripts and just to do something a bit different, I’ll give you the top 5 mistakes screenwriters make. TOP 5 MISTAKES 5: Story starts with the […]
The Importance of Theme
Every movie has a lesson, whether it’s noticeable or not. Without a theme, there is no purpose to the film. When you’re writing your script, you want to make the film meaningful to the audience so they have something to carry with them once the film ends. Using the beat sheet method, the theme is […]
From the Inciting Incident to the Point of No Return (end of act 1)
Previously I’ve covered the ordinary world (also known as the Set Up) and the theme. Now is the most important part of any script, the Inciting Incident. Like I previously mentioned, the inciting incident is where the protagonists world starts to fall apart. The big bad news is revealed and the protagonist must set out […]
Is Script Coverage for me?
Often when writers have completed their script, they often question if they should get coverage on their script or not. As someone who has been in this situation prior to being a script consultant, I’ve submitted my scripts out to various screenwriting contests and always asked for feedback. When it comes to receiving coverage on […]
New Service: Mentorship Program
I’m excited to announce a new service I am offering. Are you working on a script and need some guidance? I’d like to help! There can be times when you’re writing a script and you get stuck. The mentorship package is useful because you have someone to hold you accountable of your writing and makes […]
Creating Your Antagonist
Just a few weeks ago I was in a group of other writers and someone asked, “How do I make a strong antagonist?” The thing to keep in mind is, the antagonist doesn’t necessarily have to be evil. The antagonist is someone who prevents the protagonist from reaching their goal. It’s important to note that, […]