Jul 12, 20235 min readThematic Arguments in MoviesExamples of how A-story and B-story can thematically reflect and intertwine with one another to make a story stronger.
Oct 28, 20205 min readLogline Examples and GuidesLogline examples and guides to help you attract managers and producers.
Jun 30, 20204 min readScreenwriting Tips: Scene Checklist Part 3In this final instalment of my Scene Checklist series (see Part 1 and Part 2), I want to talk about goals, and the strategies and tactics...
Jun 23, 20202 min readScreenwriting Tips: Toy Story 3 WriterMichael Arndt, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of Little Miss Sunshine, has put together an incredible video to give us a deep-dive look...
Jun 8, 20203 min readScreenwriting Tips: Scene Checklist Part 2In my previous blog, Screenwriting Tips: Scene Checklist Part 1, I discussed some of the essential elements of scene construction. If you...
May 24, 20203 min readCreating Unique CharactersWhen writing a screenplay, or a novel, you should have two objectives as you create characters: 1. Make them different to what we've seen...
May 17, 20203 min readScreenwriting Tips: Scene Checklist Part 1I was going through my old screenwriting files the other day when I came across this 'scene checklist'. I remember compiling these tips...
Mar 2, 20184 min readCharacters That Make Us CareLike most people (whether they’re conscious of it or not) I go to see a film hoping to discover interesting #characters to care about, to...
Mar 20, 20173 min readRewriting Your Script: 3 Tips Before You StartJust writing a screenplay is incredibly hard work for most screenwriters, let alone script rewriting! After many weeks/ months/ years of...