Know the Screenwriting Fundamentals—And Your Audience
Mastering screenwriting fundamentals sets both you and your writing free—a crucial step on the road to success. The Importance of Screenwriting Fundamentals Many people think that by possessing paper and pen or a computer or an electronic pad or anything with word...
The Screenwriting Journey: A Long, Bumpy Ride to Success
“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at the typewriter and bleed.” ~Ernest Hemingway The Myth of Easy Screenwriting How hard can it be to write a screenplay? It must be easy to write some of the stuff we see in the theater and on TV, don’t you think?...
Crafting Protagonists: The Importance of a Superobjective
The protagonist’s superobjective is the driving force that keeps audiences engaged in the hero’s journey. ~Steve Cuden Establishing the Protagonist’s Superobjective Every protagonist worthy of our attention, affection, and time needs a grand goal to...
Creating Conflict, How Sweet It Is
“Conflict is not merely a clash of opposing forces; it’s the convergence of a character’s goal, an insurmountable obstacle, and an unwavering resolve to overcome adversity.” ~Hal Ackerman, professor In the vast landscape of storytelling, one...
