by Joe Taylor | Sep 1, 2016 | Screenwriting Craft
The Comedy Set-Up Character: Inspiration from Michael Bluth and Liz Lemon Arrested Development may be one of the best “character comedies” of the last decade. If you aren’t familiar with the show, it revolves around Michael Bluth: son, father, brother, hermano, uncle...
by Eva Gross | Aug 26, 2016 | Screenwriting Craft
Redemptive Character Arcs and Why We Love “Stranger Things” [BIG SPOILERS AHEAD] Like many of you, I nerded out watching Stranger Things. It’s fun in so many wonderful ways. I loved the science fiction. I loved the nostalgia. I loved the visuals. But most of all I...
by Eva Gross | Aug 16, 2016 | Screenwriting Craft
Shake Up Your Research Routine It’s no secret that research can give your script a leg up. Maybe two legs. Potentially an arm too. Research into your subject matter can flesh out your story making it feel even more realistic and grounded. Your script’s world will seem...
by Edwin Cannistraci | Apr 18, 2016 | Screenwriting Craft
A Guide to Naming Your Characters Choosing names for your characters is an important part of the writing process. The names you choose will not only indicate what type of character it is, but also make them easier to read on the page. In a screenplay or teleplay, the...
by Edwin Cannistraci | Apr 8, 2016 | Screenwriting Craft
How a “Bill Murray” Type Character Can Inspire Your Writing Call him a lovable scoundrel or a dry wisecracker, Bill Murray has cultivated a very specific persona over the years. From his early days as Chevy Chase’s replacement on Saturday Night Live to his...
