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  • Overcoming Discouragement in Screenwriting

    by David Schwartz
    Screenwriting, like any creative endeavor, is a journey fraught with highs and lows. It's a path where inspiration can lead to elation one day ...

  • Turning a short film into a feature

    by David Schwartz
    At the beginning of the month, I started doing a writing challenge where I was assigned three images and had to write a 30-60 page script based on ...

  • Screenwriting Seminar 11/11!!

    by David Schwartz
    I'm very excited that one week from today, I'll be leading a screenwriting seminar in partnership with the Scriptwriters Network! As I make final p...

  • The Main Elements of A Television show

    by David Schwartz
    By now, you've probably noticed that I mainly talk about films, but today, let's focus on another medium: Television. Television shows have become ...

  • 6 Ways to Make a Characters Death Impactful

    by David Schwartz
    Death is a common theme in storytelling, and it can be used to add weight and significance to a narrative. When a character dies, it can leave a...

  • ANNOUNCEMENT: New eBook "A Beginners Guide to Screenwriting"

    by David Schwartz
    Hello writers! I'm pleased to announce my eBook "A Beginners Guide to Screenwriting"! As a writer, I understand how difficult the writing process c...

  • Making a Protagonist Audiences can relate to

    by David Schwartz
    The protagonist is the central character of any movie, and their journey is what drives the plot. In order to create a successful movie, it's es...

  • Common Screenwriting Myths Debunked

    by David Schwartz
    Screenwriting is an art form that has been practiced for decades. As such, there are many myths that have developed over time about the process ...

  • Shut up and buy my script!!

    by David Schwartz
    Let's say you've been endlessly working on your script, writing various drafts, and now you firmly believe it's perfectly polished! Now what? It's ...

  • Ready, Set, Write! Starting the script in three easy steps

    by David Schwartz
    The second most common struggle writers face is starting their scripts, and it's not that hard, once you have the proper tools in front of you. Bef...

  • The Key to Strong Dialogue

    by David Schwartz
    When it comes to writing, dialogue is just one of the important elements scripts should have. As a writer myself, I understand how difficult writin...

  • Common Struggles Writers Face

    by David Schwartz
    This past week I surveyed some writers in a screenwriters Facebook group and asked what they were struggling with. As a result, I've compiled the t...