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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...

3 Ways ‘Terrifier 3’ Slays Holiday Horror
There is nothing quite like horror to ring in the holiday cheer. While the holiday season offers your favorite formulaic rom-com that brings that feeling of joy to our cold hearts, Christmas-themed horror movies designed to scare audiences during the...

How to Write a Great Dinner Scene in Your Screenplay
Dinner tables can be more than a place to eat. From the mundane conversations that reveal character dynamics to the rising tension that happens when everyone is forced to sit down and share a meal, dinner scenes create the perfect setting for pivotal...

How to Write a Musical Like ‘Wicked’
Musicals might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but they have a long history of being Hollywood darlings. From the first part-talkie musical, The Jazz Singer, to the latest adaptation of Wicked, movie musicals can transport us to gravity-defying worlds....
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