Learn about the craft of screenwriting.
Planning ahead and staying organized is key to achieving any goal, and your writing goals are no exception. Even full-time writers use writing schedules to help them stay on track and be productive and successful. If you have a job or simply don’t write full-time, a writing schedule is almost mandatory. How to Keep a … More The Importance of a Writing Schedule in Achieving Your Writing Goals
Screenwriting is not a game, it takes time, effort, and, genuinely, courage. But what happens when all the work has been done and you’ve managed to type “THE END”? Those magical words appear to be the finishing line, but they are nothing close to it. Yeap, turns out that finishing the script is only the start of … More What is a Script Consultant and why do you need one?
I attend bi-weekly meetings with a local writer’s group, we chat and share ideas and it’s pretty refreshing. Last week the conversation was about screenwriting and I have to say, they asked me questions I hadn’t really thought about, and one of them was how do you begin to write a script, say you have an … More A (VERY) basic guide to start on screenwriting
Everybody needs a method that helps their writing process easier and more enjoyable. This very easy (and effective) method works great for experienced and amateur writers alike since it allows you to see your structure and make modifications without spending time in writing and rewriting, it also helps to make sure that every scene contributes … More The Index Card Writing Method
You’ve heard this many times and no, I’m not about to tell you that this isn’t true. Rewriting is an inherent part of writing, and it can be a very long process, endless even. Just like writing, rewriting should be planned carefully to ensure that the hours invested fructify. Work smart, instead of hard, with … More Writing and rewriting
Introduction: What Makes Habits So Powerful? Habits give order to our lives. They help us reach our objectives without feeling overwhelmed, and allow us to prioritize the many things we have going on. With all the options we have on a daily basis, having habits and routines in place can save us valuable time. They … More 5 habits to be a Better Screenwriter
People always say that you need to walk before you run and run before you fly. It makes sense, the more prepared you are to do anything, the easier and smoother the actual doing will be. Screenwriting (or any writing for that matter) is no exception. Which is why screenwriters across the industry rely on … More Screenwriting terms and the art of Pre-writing