Livin' That Freelance Life!
Livin' That Freelance Life!
Join my creative friends and me for workshops on Vancouver Island! Think ‘Paint Nite’ workshop parties, but for screenwriters and filmmakers. These workshops are focused on all things filmmaking and screenwriting. The workshop instructors work in the entertainment world and have a yen for mentoring …
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 …
IN A NUTSHELL: Character arcs refer to the transformation or development of a character over the course of a story. They represent the emotional, psychological, or moral journey that a character undertakes, often resulting in growth, change, or self-discovery. Character arcs typically involve the following …
These character arcs are well known and a good place to start. Hero’s Journey – The hero starts in the ordinary world, gets a call to adventure, faces challenges and temptations, goes through a transformation, and returns home changed. Examples: Luke Skywalker, Harry Potter. Rags …
FINAL DRAFT CELTX SCRIVENER FADE IN Pros: Final Draft is a powerhouse in the screenwriting world, used by many professional screenwriters. It offers a wide range of features, including automatic formatting to industry standards, character and location databases, and a story planning tool. It also …
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 …
I’m compiling my FREE RESOURCES for upload and will link to them in my FREE THINGS page. STANDBY FOR UPLOAD. Those who know me personally, know that I began my storytelling journey a lifetime ago but my foray into the world of film and tv …
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 …
It’s early 2023 and the contract with the WGA and producers of film/tv expires in May. This, according to the word on the street, means an inevitable writers strike, along with the DGA and AFTRA. Of course, WGC writers, being in a sister union, will …