Livin' That Freelance Life!
Livin' That Freelance Life!
During my foray into reality TV, I came to understand that the story producers/editors are essentially the writers. Although they are not writing screenplays with dialog and action, they are outlining what needs to happen for each episode of the series to be engaging. Their …
Sometimes we need a little something to get the creative juices flowing. Using creative writers prompts often unlocks writers block. I believe the best stories come out of character development and I boil the primary building blocks down to three main things: Negative Traits, Positive …
Creating a compelling scene in a screenplay is a delicate balance of several elements. Here are some key aspects to consider: Objective: Every scene should have a clear objective or purpose. This could be to advance the plot, reveal something about a character, or set …
CHARACTER ARC COMPARISON: TV Series vs. Feature Film Scope and Duration: TV Series: The character arc may span multiple seasons or episodes, allowing for more gradual and nuanced development over time. Feature Film: The character arc needs to be condensed within the limited runtime of …
Inspirations for storytelling are around us everywhere, but sometimes the process of getting those stories into a cohesive outline can be a daunting task and it helps to have a tool to help you clarify the story in its simplest parts. I created a worksheet …
Ah, the first page of a screenplay; the opening scene of a film. It sets the tone, introduces the world, and gives the reader a taste of what’s to come. What makes an excellent ‘page one’?A Strong Opening Image: The first image is the audience’s …