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Freytag’s Pyramid vs. Three-Act Structure: Which is Better for Screenwriters?
November 10, 2025 -
‘Christy’ Director David Michôd On Why Great Boxing Movies Aren’t About Boxing
November 7, 2025 -
How ‘Bugonia’ Keeps You Guessing Until the Last Minute
November 6, 2025 -
‘Shaun of the Dead’ to ‘The Running Man’: 7 Essential Screenplays by Edgar Wright
November 6, 2025 -
No Conflict, No Story: The Screenwriter’s Guide to Building Powerful Drama
November 6, 2025 -
The Therapist Who Wrote ‘Dude, Where’s My Car?’ Helps Screenwriters Find Joy In Their Work Again
November 5, 2025 -
5 Action Screenwriting Tips from Derek Kolstad, Creator of 'John Wick' and 'Splinter Cell: Deathwatch’
November 4, 2025 -
‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’ is Not Your Usual Biopic
October 31, 2025 -
What is a Motif? How Screenwriters Can Use Recurring Themes and Symbols
October 31, 2025 -
Top 10 Unproduced Screenplays
October 31, 2025 -
Write On: Writer/Director Nia DaCosta - 'Hedda'
October 30, 2025 -
How to Introduce Characters in Your Script Like These Iconic Examples
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How and Why Do Bad Movies Get Made?
October 30, 2025 -
“Don't Wait Until You're Ready”: Chris Stuckmann on Making ‘Shelby Oaks’
October 29, 2025 -
5 Tips for Writing a Family-Friendly Halloween Movie
October 24, 2025 -
Mentorship and the Creative Process: Sam Ernst Shares Wisdom from the Writers Room
October 24, 2025 -
7 Reasons Your Screenplay Isn't Selling - And How to Fix It
October 24, 2025 -
Filmmaker Kelly Reichardt on making ‘Anti Heist’ Film ‘The Mastermind’
October 23, 2025 -
5 Things They Don’t Tell You About Screenwriting
October 23, 2025 -
What 'Black Phone 2' Can Teach You About Crafting Real Fear on Screen
October 22, 2025