Let’s face it. Many aspiring screenwriters have a 9 to 5 and only little time to dedicate to writing a script. So how do you write a script while you also deal with work, raising a family, chores, and anything else that’s on your weekly calendar? The good news is, with only a few […]
Comedy is a genre that is always sought after in Hollywood. It’s also a great genre if you’d like to shoot a short film that can totally steal the show at a festival. So how do you write an award-winning comedy short film? 1. Keep It Simple When it comes to short films and comedy, […]
Co-writing a script with someone may not be everyone’s cup of tea, however, in some cases, magic happens, and it becomes a whole tea kettle. If you’ve ever considered co-writing a screenplay with someone, this article is for you! In my career, I have co-written a couple of screenplays and everything that is in this […]
No matter if you’re new to Hollywood or have been in this industry for a while, you probably heard of the term “ghostwriter.” You might even have been approached to ghostwrite a story or have hired a ghostwriter yourself (or considered doing so). In general, ghostwriting is any writing you do without credit. Ghostwriting is […]
You might have heard of the terms linear storyline and non linear storyline or this might be something that sounds totally new to you. Either way, it can be a great tool for writers to learn more about linear versus non linear storytelling and how to take advantage of both. In short, a non linear […]
Every screenplay comes with a pretty clear and unchangeable format. There are a lot of things you can be creative with: structure, plot, characters,… but not with format. Screenplay software have been created purposely to take care of the format of your script, from font to headers and placement of the different actions on the […]
