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Love at First Sight: How to Write a Memorable Meet-Cute
Every great romantic comedy has a moment where two characters collide, clash, or connect for the first time. That moment is a meet-cute – the heartbeat of any romantic comedy. Meet-cutes set the tone, stakes, and emotional undercurrent for everything...

How To Write a Modern Rom-Com
Romantic comedies are more than just lighthearted love stories—they are a cornerstone of popular cinema, blending heart and humor to capture the emotional rollercoaster of falling in love. While they may seem effortless on screen, writing a successfu...

‘The Studio’: How to Craft a Hollywood Satire
Screenwriters are always told to write what they know — and let’s be honest, what you know is how hard it is to break into Hollywood or get the green light for your passion project. The good news? That struggle is incredibly relatable to anyone who’s...

Embracing Failure Is a Screenwriter’s Greatest Tool
One of the most stressful parts of being a creative is dealing with failure. What if the transition between act two and act three doesn’t work? What if your secondary character’s story arc doesn’t make sense? Even worse – what if your protagonist’s s...

How Coralie Fargeat Stayed True to Her Vision for 'The Substance'
When the 97th Academy Awards announced the nominees on January 23, it was a shock to see writer/director Coralie Fargeat’s body horror thriller The Substance receive five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director.

‘Flow’ Shows Why Action Lines Can Speak Louder Than Dialogue
Despite lacking dialogue, Flow has a lot to say—and a lot to teach screenwriters like you.

How ‘Squid Game’ Plays Against Expectations By Expanding Its World
Re-entering the Squid Game is both exhilarating and stressful. While we sit safely on our couches, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) struggles to seek revenge against the game he remains trapped in—both literally and metaphorically.

How to Write a Feel-Good Comedy like ‘Shrinking’
In a world where grief often takes center stage, Shrinking dares to ask: Can healing be funny? Feel-good comedies have long dominated streaming platforms. From Ted Lasso to Abbott Elementary, these shows highlight the human condition while offering v...

How ‘Disclaimer’ Redefines Narration and Structure
Disclaimer warns audiences at the beginning to be wary of narratives and forms that distract from hidden truths. Written and directed by auteur Alfonso Cuarón, this AppleTV+ miniseries weaves together storylines to uncover the truth about what happen...
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