The Three Stages of Screenwriting
Screenwriting is not mysterious. It is not magic. It is not reserved for special people. But it is also not as simple as many beginners pretend it is. I have written local films, and I…
How I Get Ideas for Screenwriting
I get asked this question a lot, especially by people who are just starting out: where do film ideas really come from? Some expect a secret formula. Others want a list of websites, books, or…
The Proper Format for a Screenplay
When people hear about screenwriting, they usually think about creativity. They think about ideas. Characters. Twists. Emotional moments. Very few beginners think about formatting. I used to be one of them. I believed if the…
How To Start Screenwriting For Beginners
Before a camera rolls. Before actors rehearse. Before a location is booked. There is one thing that must exist first. The screenplay. Every film you have ever watched started as words on paper. That is…
Themes in Screenwriting.
When you sit down to write a screenplay, one of the first questions you need to ask yourself is: what is this story really about? What central idea or message runs through it? This is…