I have been in the outline phase of my best script for what feelsl ike months. I just want to get the idea down, but I have been tripping up when it comes to the middle and other points. So in order ...

For those who believe screenwriters need to know exactly where the story’s going to go, Columbia University screenwriting professor Guy Gallo says: Nonsense. In this excerpt from his new book, ...

Whether it’s a low-budget indie film or a major blockbuster like the latest Marvel hit, every successful movie follows a screenplay or the script that dictates how a scene should flow. If you’re an ...

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As any aspiring screenwriter knows, the process of writing a movie script isn’t easy. But if you break it down into its discrete parts—the type of script, a strong premise, solid plot, believable ...

Every great film starts with a great idea. Writing (and finishing!) a screenplay can be a labor-intensive, sometimes complicated undertaking. You’ll need time, flexibility, creativity, and a healthy ...