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 …
10 Character Arcs
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 …
Screenwriting Software – A Comparison
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 …
FREE Series Treatment Worksheet
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 …
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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 …
8 Characteristics of a Captivating Page One!
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 …
Of Writers Strikes & Feast or Famine
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 …
Emerging Producer
Leah Flagg is an emerging producer and screenwriter. She strives to tell the stories that speak difficult truths, that have an impact on individual perspectives, and promote positive change in our communities. Leah has benefited from the Tricksters & Writers screen writing fellowship and WIFTV’s Emerging …
Pandemic Producing
We have been on a steep learning curve since August 2020, finding ways to continue filming safely during a pandemic. Working in both mainstream tv and independent film productions, we have been on the front lines keeping cast and crew safe at all stages of …
Film Festival Semi Finalist!
Last year I submitted an earlier version of “I’m Sorry I Love You” to a film festival for feedback.Today I got something back from them. #metoo #NowWhat #ImSorryILoveYou #WhiteRavenPicturesThank you, @reelheartfilmfestival !❤️