Comedy is more than telling a few jokes. In this article, we’ll take a look at the various types of comedy you’ll find in film. One thing you’ll consistently hear about comedy is that it’s hard — timing is everything,…
You’ve seen movies and read books, but do you really know how to write a plot? In this article, we break down the basics of writing a cohesive plot. Stories, whether they’re told on paper or on a large screen,…
A foil character is a contrast to your protagonist that highlights their stand-out qualities. Here’s how you write one. When we sketch out the shape of a story, we start with a protagonist. Well, maybe we start with an inciting…
Movies are more than eyeball-melting special effects, Technicolor vistas, and complicated camera work. What makes them truly memorable is the dialogue. The screenwriter’s value is often dismissed when it comes to who makes the spectacle that fills the big screen.…
