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Pixar has a set of 22 rules that serve as a roadmap to creating captivating stories and are testament to Pixar’s dedication to the craft of storytelling. By focusing on strong characters, clear narratives, and audience connection, they’ve woven a
When it comes to screenwriting, people often say, write what you know. While this is a great starting point, it’s the kind of advice that needs to a pragmatic approach. This advice is very useful because it helps you to
When you set off on your screenwriting journey, it can often be inspiration that fuels you – wanting to seize the day and be extraordinary etc. While it’s a great idea to harness this enthusiasm, one needs to channel it
Whether we’re dealing with the spectacle of superheroes, star realms or animated adventures… one thing remains constant. Without decent characters, you’re dead in the water. While that may not be as much of a problem for Aquaman or Viking kings
We’re constantly trying to help screenwriters improve their work and write scripts that are original, compelling and substantial. However, sometimes it can be useful to know what not to do in order to make better decisions. In this spirit, we
When you join a writer’s retreat, there’s a good chance that once you’ve found your idyllic and inspiring new space… you may struggle to get into gear. Typically we find places that would serve as wonderful holiday destinations, so it’s
When it comes to screenwriting, it helps to get away from it all for fresh inspiration and to change your environment. Being stuck in the same writing space can create a sense of stagnation and stifle your creativity. While taking
So you think you can write screenplays? How difficult could it be, right? Well, for many budding screenwriters… the length and breadth of the universe that is screenwriting quickly becomes apparent when they immerse themselves in this seemingly limitless world
When you first start writing a script, it seems like the sky’s the limit. You want your ideas to explode on the page, your inspiration to guide your creative genius and for the words to flow in an organic process
Sometimes we need to kickstart our brains into action. You can only get so far with abstract thought, so it becomes incumbent on us to jot things down… so that we can get that story into a manageable format. You