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Jen Grisanti Describes How Character Transformation Happens

Transformation occurs when we acknowledge the void tied to the pursuit. An emotional force draws us in when we encounter the central character, often due to feeling their void from the outset. This compels us to lean closer. Executing effectively enables us to see ourselves in the character or recognize the universal aspect of t...
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11 Ways You Never Imagined da Vinci Influences Screenwriting Today (Part 2)

This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series "Da Vinci."7) Rise Above The NoiseDa Vinci’s stunning visions led him to conceptualize inventions far ahead of his time, from flying machines to armored tanks. He identified information about the human heart that is used today. The Mona Lisa has been inspiring humanity since it was painted...
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11 Ways You Never Imagined da Vinci Influences Screenwriting Today (Part 1)

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series "Da Vinci."Genius is a word that is terribly overused. Until someone proves themselves over a period of time or in their chosen profession, we should all probably dial it back a bit. In the case of the man from Vinci named Leonardo, I’m not sure we can say enough about his genius.What does...
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Here’s How Documentaries Differ From Traditional Films

“The thing about a documentary is that there is a sense of voyeurism. You’re watching things unfold in ‘real time’ that normally you wouldn’t be able to see,” says filmmaker Justin Simien who produced a four-part docu-series Hollywood Black about Black cinema and artists.“In film structure, there’s an expectation that you read i...
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More than the Antagonist: The Seven Opposition Types

The logline is, at its core, a description of the central conflict in a story. The central conflict will be defined through the struggle between the main character and their opposition. No opposition, no conflict. No conflict, no story. Understanding how the different types of opposition are used in a story will be necessary to ...
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How Do You Stand Out As A Screenwriter?

This simple question torments many screenwriters and causes many sleepless nights. The art of breaking into the business and staying on the industry’s “writers to watch and hire” list for decades.Let’s begin by asking yourself why you write anyway. It’s a question every screenwriter should ponder. Do you have a burning desire to...
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Whose Story Is It? Finding Your Main Character Through Perspective & Point Of View

Who is the main character in a story, and who (or what) is their opposition? It may seem like a simple question with an intuitive answer. But it is still a question worth exploring. How can the writer be sure they have identified the right characters for their main character and opposition?In my previous article, Mastering Confl...
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5 Ways To Make Your Villains Really Frightening

In the realm of storytelling, heroes and villains illustrate the contrasting light and darkness in our lives. They are equally powerful and play an important in our daily lives so we can categorize events as being either good or bad. These concepts are personified via hero and villain characters in our screenplays. - There’s mor...
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Why Are Screenplays So Hard To Write? (Part 1)

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Hard To Write:If you’ve found the magic rubric that makes writing a film or TV script easy then I applaud your good luck and request a copy of your findings. Because after 25 years, 150 TV/movie scripts, a book or two on scriptwriting, and decades of teaching I’m still struggling.Now, of c...
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Writing the Stunt Spec Script. The Art of Really Standing Out

The core conceit of the “spec script” has changed drastically over the last few years. In its original incarnation, a “speculative script,” was uncommissioned material written either for sale or staffing in the film and television marketplace.In the feature film world, this could be a script that explored a high-concept original...

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