How-To Guides Archives - Industrial Scripts®

How to Write a TV Show Script for Maximum Impact

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:34:17 +0000

Writing a TV show script requires a strong balance of creativity and structure. A good script is the backbone of a successful TV show, as it sets the foundation for ...

The post How to Write a TV Show Script for Maximum Impact appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write a Script Treatment: The Key Elements

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:58:10 +0000

Writing a script treatment is an essential step in the development process of any screenplay or TV show. It serves as a blueprint, presenting the creative vision and detailed story ...

The post How to Write a Script Treatment: The Key Elements appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Build Strong Conflict in a Story

IS Main Account — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:52:16 +0000

Conflict is the heartbeat of storytelling, providing the tension, drama, and intrigue that capture our attention. Every great story begins with conflict, whether it’s an internal battle within a character’s ...

The post How to Build Strong Conflict in a Story appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Create Relatable Characters Your Audience Will Love

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:19:58 +0000

Creating relatable characters makes a story memorable. Audiences love characters who feel real. Peter Parker, for example, is not just a hero; he’s a person with struggles. He worries about ...

The post How to Create Relatable Characters Your Audience Will Love appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Mastering the Movie Script Submission Process: From Draft to Delivery

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:09:32 +0000

Movie script submission is a critical step in your screenwriting career. Whether you’re a seasoned screenwriter or just starting, mastering this process is essential. This guide covers everything from drafting ...

The post Mastering the Movie Script Submission Process: From Draft to Delivery appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Plot vs Story: Understanding The Crucial Differences in Screenwriting

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 05 Oct 2024 11:17:47 +0000

In the realm of screenwriting, two distinct elements serve as the foundation for every compelling narrative: plot and story. At first glance, these terms might seem interchangeable, but their roles ...

The post Plot vs Story: Understanding The Crucial Differences in Screenwriting appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Crafting The Perfect Denouement In A Story

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:00:44 +0000

The denouement in a story is the final part where all the loose ends are tied, bringing resolution to the central conflict. While many mistake the denouement for the climax, ...

The post Crafting The Perfect Denouement In A Story appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Unleash Your Writing Voice as a Screenwriter: The 10 Key Steps

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:16:54 +0000

In the world of screenwriting, a distinct voice is what sets you apart from other writers. It’s the unique way a writer brings their own personality and perspective to the ...

The post Unleash Your Writing Voice as a Screenwriter: The 10 Key Steps appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing A Compelling True Story Movie Script

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 14:12:57 +0000

The allure of a true story movie lies in its unique ability to connect with audiences on a deeply emotional level. Knowing that a film is based on real events ...

The post Writing A Compelling True Story Movie Script appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How To Assert Complete Control Over Your Character’s Perspective In Screenwriting

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:18:40 +0000

Creating a compelling screenplay demands mastery over your character’s perspective. Controlling this viewpoint is essential for the writer for deep storytelling. Character perspective refers to the unique viewpoint or lens ...

The post How To Assert Complete Control Over Your Character’s Perspective In Screenwriting appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Is Three Act Structure Still Very Important To Screenwriters?

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:23:18 +0000

The three-act structure has long been considered the bedrock of narrative structure for most stories, specifically in screenwriting. This framework, rooted in classical drama, has shaped countless films and continues ...

The post Is Three Act Structure Still Very Important To Screenwriters? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How A Film Lookbook Can Help Your Screenwriting

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:26:17 +0000

When it comes to screenwriting, the visual elements of a story are just as crucial as the dialogue and plot structure. While words on a page can convey emotion, action, ...

The post How A Film Lookbook Can Help Your Screenwriting appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How To Write A Superb Sci-Fi Horror Movie

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:13:29 +0000

Sci-Fi Horror is an exciting and potentially powerful sub-genre sandpit that combines the speculative elements of science fiction with the fear-inducing qualities of horror. Sci-fi horror movies create a unique ...

The post How To Write A Superb Sci-Fi Horror Movie appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How To Write A Superb Survival Film

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 09:16:26 +0000

Survival films captivate audiences by pushing characters to their absolute limits. They tap into primal fears and showcase the raw, unfiltered struggle for life against the odds. From the harrowing ...

The post How To Write A Superb Survival Film appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How To Write A Masterful Femme Fatale Character

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 16:33:35 +0000

The femme fatale, a seductive, dangerous and ‘fatal’ woman, has captivated audiences for centuries. From literary classics to silver screen icons, this archetype continues to intrigue. Beyond her alluring exterior ...

The post How To Write A Masterful Femme Fatale Character appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Lovecraftian Horror: How to Write Great Screenplays about the Unknown

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:23:44 +0000

Lovecraftian horror captivates with its unique blend of cosmic unknowns, instilling a deep sense of dread and fascination. It’s not just about monsters or the supernatural but the unsettling realization ...

The post Lovecraftian Horror: How to Write Great Screenplays about the Unknown appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What are Character Foils in Screenwriting?

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:15:44 +0000

Character foils are the secret ingredients that add flavour and depth to a story. These contrasting characters, often paired with the protagonist, highlight key traits and qualities, enriching our understanding ...

The post What are Character Foils in Screenwriting? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The Inciting Incident and Its Vital Importance in Screenwriting

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:08:43 +0000

In the realm of screenwriting, the inciting incident is a pivotal moment that sets the story in motion. It is the catalyst that propels the protagonist into the main conflict ...

The post The Inciting Incident and Its Vital Importance in Screenwriting appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Create Plot Twist Ideas for Screenplays

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 08:21:57 +0000

Screenwriting is a delicate dance between storytelling and audience engagement, and one of the most exciting moves a screenwriter can make is creating compelling plot twist ideas. Also, a well-crafted ...

The post How to Create Plot Twist Ideas for Screenplays appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Awesome Tips for Writing Family-Friendly Screenplays

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:13:22 +0000

In the ever-evolving entertainment landscape, family-friendly screenplays stand as beacons of shared joy and valuable life lessons. Crafting a narrative that appeals to audiences of all ages requires a thoughtful ...

The post Awesome Tips for Writing Family-Friendly Screenplays appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The One-Page Pitch: 14 ESSENTIAL Elements and a Template

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 27 May 2023 07:27:00 +0000

What will make your one-page pitch standout from the gazillion other pitches out there? And how do you blend a screenwriter’s creative talents into a technically sound pitch, especially when ...

The post The One-Page Pitch: 14 ESSENTIAL Elements and a Template appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What Are the Key Screenplay Transitions? An ESSENTIAL Guide

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 18 May 2023 07:56:00 +0000

A blank page. A blinking cursor. Text: right-aligned. Font: courier new. FADE IN: Every movie, and therefore every screenplay, has transitions. Every change in time is a transition; every scene ...

The post What Are the Key Screenplay Transitions? An ESSENTIAL Guide appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Do You OVERCOME Creative Burnout as a Screenwriter?

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 05 May 2023 13:52:00 +0000

Feeling exhausted from writing? Struggling to tap into the imagination you once had? Questioning going back to the job you earned your college degree for because your parents are on ...

The post How Do You OVERCOME Creative Burnout as a Screenwriter? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Suspenseful Movies: QUICK Tricks for Writing Suspense

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 07:50:00 +0000

No film technique elicits the fear of the unknown more effectively than writing suspense. As humans, we’d rather know something bad is coming, than be in the unknown. This is ...

The post Suspenseful Movies: QUICK Tricks for Writing Suspense appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Do You CREATE and MAINTAIN Empathetic Characters?

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:48:00 +0000

There are many important aspects to writing a great screenplay; good dialogue, interesting settings, unique stories, and good characterisation. However, little is arguably more important than creating and maintaining empathetic ...

The post How Do You CREATE and MAINTAIN Empathetic Characters? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Existential Cinema: How Do You Write an Existential Film?

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 07:36:00 +0000

For the most part, cinema is a form of entertainment. But this is not to say that films cannot and should not concern themselves with some of the more serious ...

The post Existential Cinema: How Do You Write an Existential Film? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing a GOOD Workplace Comedy: The VITAL Elements

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000

Do you have an idea for a workplace comedy but are struggling to get it off the ground? Understanding the key aspects and structures of some of your favourite workplace ...

The post Writing a GOOD Workplace Comedy: The VITAL Elements appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Do You Write GOOD Parody in Film and TV?

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Parodies can contain a multitude of differences across a multitude of genres. So how do you even approach writing a tricky and difficult-to-define subgenre? In short, you must try to ...

The post How Do You Write GOOD Parody in Film and TV? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The KEYS to Achieving Screenwriting Representation

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Screenwriting representation can be a white whale for all screenwriters, the thing that they feel will take them to the next level. And indeed, it can be the first step ...

The post The KEYS to Achieving Screenwriting Representation appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

120 of the BEST Scene Prompts to Kickstart Your Writing

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:28:00 +0000

What are Scene Prompts? Scene prompts are there to help writers get their creative juices flowing. Say a screenwriter finds themselves stuck during a script, unsure of how to add ...

The post 120 of the BEST Scene Prompts to Kickstart Your Writing appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What is Indirect Characterization in Screenwriting? 12 KEY Steps

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:40:00 +0000

Indirect characterization is an essential part of constructing a convincing and compelling fictional character. Whether your character is a hero, a villain or a sidekick, they are always more interesting and ...

The post What is Indirect Characterization in Screenwriting? 12 KEY Steps appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Your First Screenplay: The MOST IMPORTANT Tips to Get Started

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 07:35:00 +0000

Writing your first screenplay is an exciting but daunting challenge. You have so many great ideas in your head but don’t know how to correctly write them down to create ...

The post Your First Screenplay: The MOST IMPORTANT Tips to Get Started appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Do You Write a Convincing and Powerful Death Scene?

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:50:00 +0000

How to write a good death scene? This is a question writers may well have been pondering since stories were told on the walls of caves. From Shakespeare to Spielberg, ...

The post How Do You Write a Convincing and Powerful Death Scene? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Do You REALLY Analyze Films? The Keys to Film Analysis

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:30:00 +0000

Everyone who has an interest in movies has probably tried to analyze a film at least once. Maybe you analyzed films for your own pleasure or maybe you needed to ...

The post How Do You REALLY Analyze Films? The Keys to Film Analysis appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The KEY Building Blocks to Writing a GOOD Romantic Comedy

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:06:00 +0000

The romantic comedy goes all the way back to Shakespeare, with plays such as Much Ado About Nothing and A Midsummer Night’s Dream being full of love triangles and comic ...

The post The KEY Building Blocks to Writing a GOOD Romantic Comedy appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What is the But and Therefore Rule in Screenwriting?

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:30:00 +0000

In every screenwriting class, you are going to learn about many rules. However, the most important one is always the same: give the story energy to keep the viewers engaged. ...

The post What is the But and Therefore Rule in Screenwriting? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Do You Use the Bookend Technique in Screenwriting?

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Often there are terms in screenwriting that do what they say on the tin. The bookend technique fulfils this mantra. It’s a plot device used to sandwich a story like ...

The post How Do You Use the Bookend Technique in Screenwriting? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Narrative Pacing: The KEYS To Mastering Your Screenplay’s Pace

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:04:00 +0000

When it comes to narrative pacing, we all know the feeling of being on the edge of our seats, biting our nails with anticipation for what’s to come. It’s likely ...

The post Narrative Pacing: The KEYS To Mastering Your Screenplay’s Pace appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What is an Unreliable Narrator and How Do You Write One?

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:15:00 +0000

It’s comforting to settle into a story where we can trust the narrator to guide us easily and expertly. The narrator is, after all, the audience’s compass through the story, ...

The post What is an Unreliable Narrator and How Do You Write One? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What is a Mary Sue Character And How Do You Avoid Writing One?

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 08:52:00 +0000

In recent years, there has been a lot of dialogue around who the term Mary Sue can be ascribed to and what constitutes it. But what, fundamentally, is a Mary ...

The post What is a Mary Sue Character And How Do You Avoid Writing One? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The Viking Movie: 10 Elements to Writing This Powerful Sub Genre

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 07:51:00 +0000

In many ways, the Viking movie is a sub-genre as old as the cinematic form itself. And Vikings have certainly been an integral part of folklore and storytelling for centuries. ...

The post The Viking Movie: 10 Elements to Writing This Powerful Sub Genre appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The Comedy Horror Movie: The KEYS to Both Laughs and Scares

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:12:00 +0000

Washington Irving’s short story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has been cited as “the first great comedy horror story”, as readers were made to “laugh one moment and scream the ...

The post The Comedy Horror Movie: The KEYS to Both Laughs and Scares appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The 10 KEY Building Blocks to Writing Revenge Stories

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 07:20:00 +0000

Revenge stories are a popular sub-genre almost guaranteed to satisfy an audience. They’re typically a visceral and cathartic response to injustice and consequently something that elicits easy emotion. We love ...

The post The 10 KEY Building Blocks to Writing Revenge Stories appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 VITAL Ways Green, Amateur Writers Can Avoid Amateur Mistakes

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 10:30:00 +0000

Screenwriting can be a maze, especially when you’re first starting out. When learning the ropes, it can be easy to fall into traps which will make you look like an ...

The post 10 VITAL Ways Green, Amateur Writers Can Avoid Amateur Mistakes appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The Rewriting Process: 10 Key Steps to Perfecting Your Screenplay

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:50:00 +0000

We’re all perfectionists when it comes to our writing – whether we want to admit it or not. Developing a writing process that works for you is one thing, but ...

The post The Rewriting Process: 10 Key Steps to Perfecting Your Screenplay appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The BEST Series Finales and What They Teach About Writing TV

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:44:00 +0000

How do you finish writing a TV series? We all know the feeling of being disappointed by a series finale, mourning not only the loss of a treasured show but ...

The post The BEST Series Finales and What They Teach About Writing TV appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing Act Three: The Conclusion – An ESSENTIAL Breakdown

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 23:00:00 +0000

The third act. The end. The stroll off into the sunset or dramatic cliffhanger. Writing your third act is the finishing stretch and, therefore, vitally important in leaving the audience ...

The post Writing Act Three: The Conclusion – An ESSENTIAL Breakdown appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The 22 PIXAR STORYTELLING RULES: Lessons for Screenwriters

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 23:05:00 +0000

Pixar films are some of the most well-crafted stories in cinema history. And so it’s no wonder that there appear to be Pixar storytelling rules that writers and directors of ...

The post The 22 PIXAR STORYTELLING RULES: Lessons for Screenwriters appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What are A, B and C Plots in TV Screenwriting?

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 07:35:00 +0000

When we watch a film or TV series, we’re often aware there are multiple storylines running concurrently but take them in as second nature. This is the benefit of TV ...

The post What are A, B and C Plots in TV Screenwriting? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing Act Two: The Conflict – An ESSENTIAL and SIMPLE Breakdown

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:45:00 +0000

So you’ve finished act one. You’ve got your beginning and you probably have some ideas about your ending, but how do you create your middle? What happens between the end ...

The post Writing Act Two: The Conflict – An ESSENTIAL and SIMPLE Breakdown appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What is Magical Realism? The KEY Steps to Using it in Screenwriting

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:35:00 +0000

What is Magical Realism? The phrase magical realism is really an oxymoron. But though contradictory, it describes what the genre truly is; a merging of fantasy and realism. Magical realism ...

The post What is Magical Realism? The KEY Steps to Using it in Screenwriting appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Do You Write a Zombie Movie That’s ACTUALLY Original?

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:45:00 +0000

While movie trends come and go, there are some genres screenwriters will return to time and time again. The zombie movie is one of those; a trope that isn’t likely ...

The post How Do You Write a Zombie Movie That’s ACTUALLY Original? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing Act One: The Setup – An ESSENTIAL and SIMPLE Breakdown

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:54:00 +0000

So you’ve prepared your story idea and want to put pen to paper. But where to start? No matter if you’re preparing to write the beat sheet or redrafting a ...

The post Writing Act One: The Setup – An ESSENTIAL and SIMPLE Breakdown appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write an Anthology Series & The BEST Anthology Series Examples

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 14:32:00 +0000

The wide variety of anthology series that have emerged in contemporary TV can be attributed in part to the success of series such as Black Mirror and The Twilight Zone. ...

The post How to Write an Anthology Series & The BEST Anthology Series Examples appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

6 KEY Ways to Adapt a Short Story & the Best Short Story Adaptations

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 20 May 2022 11:43:00 +0000

Short stories can seem like unlikely source material for some of the best and most compelling feature films. They may be limited in their length but often it’s the confines ...

The post 6 KEY Ways to Adapt a Short Story & the Best Short Story Adaptations appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Do You Find a Writing Partner? 10 KEY Tips for Writing Partnerships

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 13 May 2022 10:18:00 +0000

In ordinary discourse, the term partnership tends to be a simple synonym for cooperation. However, finding a writing partner refers more precisely to the mastery of creativity, talent, and experience ...

The post How Do You Find a Writing Partner? 10 KEY Tips for Writing Partnerships appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Do You Write a Screenplay Prologue? Dodge These Key Pitfalls

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 04 May 2022 15:35:00 +0000

A prologue can be used to introduce the audience to the characters, tone and theme of your screenplay. It should plummet them into the story from the start as you ...

The post How Do You Write a Screenplay Prologue? Dodge These Key Pitfalls appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Do You Write BRILLIANT and ALTERNATIVE Teen Drama?

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Teen drama is one of the most enduring genres to have graced TV screens since its inception. We’ve all been teenagers at some point. And the heartbreak, emotions, journeys, discoveries, ...

The post How Do You Write BRILLIANT and ALTERNATIVE Teen Drama? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Do You Best Convey the Passage of Time in Your Screenplay?

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 08:30:00 +0000

It’s rare that you would find a script without any significant passage of time whatsoever. It’s often a vital part of how a script develops and keeps its audience engaged. ...

The post How Do You Best Convey the Passage of Time in Your Screenplay? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Do You Write Highly Realistic Dialogue? The 10 KEY Steps…

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:45:00 +0000

One of the biggest humps to get over when writing for film or television is dialogue. Even if you have a perfect story, outline, and characters, bad dialogue can bring ...

The post How Do You Write Highly Realistic Dialogue? The 10 KEY Steps… appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Effectively Weave Character Backstory into Your Screenplay

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 02 Apr 2022 05:15:00 +0000

So, you made it through one of the hardest parts of writing a screenplay; you created your characters. From childhood trauma to adulthood adventures, you’ve fleshed out your entire character ...

The post How to Effectively Weave Character Backstory into Your Screenplay appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 INCREDIBLE Closing Scenes & What They Teach Screenwriters

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:40:00 +0000

The closing scene of any film is crucial. The last scene and image should stick with viewers. If done well, it can prove to be a vital cog in a ...

The post 10 INCREDIBLE Closing Scenes & What They Teach Screenwriters appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The ESSENTIAL Ways to Craft a Brilliant TV Show Idea

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:53:00 +0000

Crafting a TV Show Idea How does one craft a brilliant TV show idea? First, it’s important to understand what exactly that means. Longevity of story is foremost what separates ...

The post The ESSENTIAL Ways to Craft a Brilliant TV Show Idea appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

105 Famous Loglines: BRILLIANT Examples for Screenwriters

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:20:00 +0000

What is a Movie or TV Show Logline? A logline is more than a quick overview of a story. It is what will engage the target audience in the first ...

The post 105 Famous Loglines: BRILLIANT Examples for Screenwriters appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How To Write an Active Protagonist (and Avoid a Passive Protagonist)

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:40:00 +0000

What is an Active Protagonist? An active protagonist is a main character who is not merely affected by the world around them, but affects that world too. Their actions, both ...

The post How To Write an Active Protagonist (and Avoid a Passive Protagonist) appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing Christmas Films & Navigating the Holidays: The ULTIMATE Guide

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:20:00 +0000

When writing Christmas films there’s multiple sub-genres and elements to consider to make it the perfect holiday watch. It’s no secret that there are a range of elements to cover ...

The post Writing Christmas Films & Navigating the Holidays: The ULTIMATE Guide appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The 10 ESSENTIAL Elements of a Historical Fiction Script

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 18:10:00 +0000

What is Historical Fiction? At face value, the definition of historical fiction is simple: a fictional story set against a real time period in the past. It is when we ...

The post The 10 ESSENTIAL Elements of a Historical Fiction Script appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing Dramatic Irony in Screenwriting: The Key Steps

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:12:00 +0000

What is Dramatic Irony? Simply put, dramatic irony is a form of irony. It is both a literary and theatrical device used when the audience knows more than the characters. ...

The post Writing Dramatic Irony in Screenwriting: The Key Steps appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write a Gangster Movie: The Expectations of the Genre

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:18:00 +0000

What is a Gangster Movie? The gangster movie is one that focuses on narratives of organized crime and gangs. A crime sub-genre (and often part of the film noir sub-genre, ...

The post How to Write a Gangster Movie: The Expectations of the Genre appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What is a MacGuffin? The KEY Points and KEY Examples

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 07:50:00 +0000

What is a MacGuffin? A MacGuffin is a type of plot device that is essential to driving the plot but not necessarily important within the story as a whole. Story ...

The post What is a MacGuffin? The KEY Points and KEY Examples appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Sophisticated Plants and Payoffs: Vital Cogs in any Screenwriter’s Engine

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:35:00 +0000

An essential principle not only to screenwriting but also the wider fundamentals of storytelling, plants and payoffs are one of the most effective ways of involving the audience and embedding ...

The post Sophisticated Plants and Payoffs: Vital Cogs in any Screenwriter’s Engine appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What is Five Act Structure and How Do Screenwriters Use It?

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:35:00 +0000

Introduction to the Five-Act Structure In this article, we’ll look into one of the most popular dramatic structures that screenwriters often utilise in order to create an exciting script: The ...

The post What is Five Act Structure and How Do Screenwriters Use It? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The Essential Elements of Writing a Fish Out of Water Story

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 18:12:00 +0000

What is a Fish Out of Water Story? A ‘fish out of water’ story is the idiom referring to a character who is removed from their daily lives and forced ...

The post The Essential Elements of Writing a Fish Out of Water Story appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The Monster Genre: How to Write an Original Movie Monster

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 08:26:00 +0000

The monster genre is one of cinema’s classic creations. And the monster itself is a creation that can haunt the imagination of audiences long after the credits. But what does ...

The post The Monster Genre: How to Write an Original Movie Monster appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Do You Write Likeable Characters? ESSENTIAL Steps and Examples

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 10:15:00 +0000

Likeable characters are often at the heart of great TV and film. But what makes a likeable character? In this article, we’ll look at the keys to writing a likeable ...

The post How Do You Write Likeable Characters? ESSENTIAL Steps and Examples appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What is Dan Harmon’s Story Circle? And How to Use It (with Examples)

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:31:00 +0000

The art of telling a story is ultimately narrowed down to its basic structure. And Dan Harmon’s Story Circle is an example of one of many story structures. These different ...

The post What is Dan Harmon’s Story Circle? And How to Use It (with Examples) appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write a Convincing Murder Mystery Script

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:50:00 +0000

There is a timeless formula to writing a murder mystery that shows no sign of waning in popularity. This isn’t to say that writing a murder mystery script, let alone ...

The post How to Write a Convincing Murder Mystery Script appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The 13 Key Elements of a Slasher Movie with 10 Slasher Movie Examples

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:50:00 +0000

The slasher movie sub-genre could be considered one of the most controversial sub-genres in cinema. With its stark violence, it’s often the subject of discussions around the effect of slasher ...

The post The 13 Key Elements of a Slasher Movie with 10 Slasher Movie Examples appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The 10 ESSENTIAL Steps to Writing a Police Procedural Script

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:53:00 +0000

What is a Police Procedural? A police procedural is a sub-genre of the police drama. It’s also often referred to as an inverted detective story or a ‘howcatchem‘. Police procedural ...

The post The 10 ESSENTIAL Steps to Writing a Police Procedural Script appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What Makes A Great Action And Adventure Movie Script?

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:45:00 +0000

The action and adventure movie genre is one that often sits at the top of the box office. It’s a genre that can have a wide reach across many different ...

The post What Makes A Great Action And Adventure Movie Script? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Do You Write a Cinematic Two Hander? The ESSENTIAL Steps

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:25:00 +0000

A movie that not only follows one protagonist but two always feels like one with an added layer of depth and substance. In the screenwriting world, this kind of movie, ...

The post How Do You Write a Cinematic Two Hander? The ESSENTIAL Steps appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write the Perfect TV Show Bible: The ULTIMATE Guide (with Examples)

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 21 Aug 2021 06:05:00 +0000

What is a TV Show Bible? A TV Show Bible is a reference document created by screenwriters to help them pitch their TV series. Typically 5 – 20 pages but ...

The post How to Write the Perfect TV Show Bible: The ULTIMATE Guide (with Examples) appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write an AWESOME Movie Pitch or TV Pitch: The 10 KEY Steps

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:35:00 +0000

A movie pitch is one of the most important pieces of writing a screenwriter has to master in order to sell a screenplay and build a successful career. It can ...

The post How to Write an AWESOME Movie Pitch or TV Pitch: The 10 KEY Steps appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The Best Movie Twist Endings: How to Genuinely Surprise Your Audience

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 09:30:00 +0000

Why is a Twist Ending Effective? The best movie twist endings often completely change the dynamic of the film; from its characters, to its themes, to the narrative as a ...

The post The Best Movie Twist Endings: How to Genuinely Surprise Your Audience appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 ESSENTIAL Elements of Writing a Great Contemporary Spy Film

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 14:15:00 +0000

What is a Spy Movie? It should not surprise people to find Greek storytelling structures and character types in spy movies. The genre of spy and espionage has a long ...

The post 10 ESSENTIAL Elements of Writing a Great Contemporary Spy Film appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Do You Write a Query Letter? 10 Tips to Getting Your Script Read

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 07:25:00 +0000

It can be hard to figure out where to send your work or who to contact about possibly reading your writing. Your work could be something that’s already written. It ...

The post How Do You Write a Query Letter? 10 Tips to Getting Your Script Read appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What is a Soliloquy? And Is There Space for Soliloquies in Screenwriting?

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 06:15:00 +0000

Most will remember Hamlet’s famous speech, the one example of a soliloquy that has been painfully etched into many students’ memories – “to be or not to be”. And conveniently ...

The post What is a Soliloquy? And Is There Space for Soliloquies in Screenwriting? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How To Write Dialogue Between Multiple Characters: The ESSENTIALS

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:35:00 +0000

Dialogue is difficult. And writing dialogue between multiple characters adds pressure as there is a lot to juggle. It can be a struggle for any writer whether you’re a novice ...

The post How To Write Dialogue Between Multiple Characters: The ESSENTIALS appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Deus Ex Machina: How to USE and/or AVOID in Screenwriting

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 10:23:00 +0000

What is a Deus ex machina? It sounds like something technological and complex. But it’s actually quite simple. Well, have you ever just been watching a film totally invested, your ...

The post Deus Ex Machina: How to USE and/or AVOID in Screenwriting appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Do You Write A Character Bio? The Road to GREAT Characterisation

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 07:05:00 +0000

Character bios can be an essential part of writing your character. There is no story without a character, just as there is no character without a character bio. Every writer ...

The post How Do You Write A Character Bio? The Road to GREAT Characterisation appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What is a Page One Rewrite? The ESSENTIALS of Rewriting a Script

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 11:30:00 +0000

A ‘page one rewrite’. It can be one of the most dreaded words a screenwriter can hear and something that most writers will hope to avoid. However, it’s inevitable that ...

The post What is a Page One Rewrite? The ESSENTIALS of Rewriting a Script appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Create a Writing Schedule: The KEYS to Building a Writing Routine

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:10:00 +0000

Writing is hard, there’s no denying it. Sitting down staring at a computer, typewriter or piece of paper and putting words together to create a story is difficult. It can ...

The post How to Create a Writing Schedule: The KEYS to Building a Writing Routine appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Issa Rae MasterClass Review: Is it Worth It?

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 22 Jun 2021 10:05:00 +0000

Our review scores for the Issa Rae MasterClass: Lessons – 9/10 Workbook – 8/10 The Community – 5/10 Value – 8/10 Overall Verdict – Very useful! Issa Rae MasterClass Pros: ...

The post Issa Rae MasterClass Review: Is it Worth It? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What is a High Concept Comedy? Crafting a Unique Comedic Premise

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:25:00 +0000

The comedy genre has boundless opportunities. It has an evergreen appeal to audiences, especially in dark times. We all need the tonic of humor and a light-hearted premise at some ...

The post What is a High Concept Comedy? Crafting a Unique Comedic Premise appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What is a Bottle Episode? The KEY to Writing a Self-Contained Script

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:35:00 +0000

Most TV series, whether comedy or drama, have a bottle episode at some point. And they can often take pride of place in the series’ history. They can serve as ...

The post What is a Bottle Episode? The KEY to Writing a Self-Contained Script appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Do You Deal With Rejection? 10 ESSENTIAL Tips for Screenwriters

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 28 May 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Rejection is inevitable. To live is to face rejection. Whether it’s rejection from a potential employer, from friends or an unreciprocated love. Everyone has to deal with rejection of some sort. ...

The post How Do You Deal With Rejection? 10 ESSENTIAL Tips for Screenwriters appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What Can a Table Read / Read Through Do For Your Screenplay?

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 18 May 2021 14:30:00 +0000

A table read is one of the most important steps in the production process for any feature film or TV series. You’ve poured your heart and soul into your screenplay, ...

The post What Can a Table Read / Read Through Do For Your Screenplay? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Do You Research a Screenplay? 10 Elements of Superb Screenplay Research

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:30:00 +0000

There is a lot of advice on the screenwriting process but screenplay research and the act of finding, gathering and implementing information into your writing is a little more shrouded in mystery. ...

The post How Do You Research a Screenplay? 10 Elements of Superb Screenplay Research appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing Subtext: What are the Different Forms of Subtext?

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 00:05:00 +0000

Writing Subtext: What is Subtext? In its simplest terms, subtext is what lies beneath. Writing subtext in a screenplay is all about conveying the underlying opinions, meaning, themes and metaphors ...

The post Writing Subtext: What are the Different Forms of Subtext? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to BEGIN Writing a Fantasy Script: 7 Great Ways into the Fantasy Genre

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 08:05:00 +0000

At some point, we have all delved into the fantasy genre, whether that is through books, TV shows or movies. It’s a genre with a wealth of scope, opportunities and ...

The post How to BEGIN Writing a Fantasy Script: 7 Great Ways into the Fantasy Genre appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The Best Time Loop Movies: How Do You Make Repetition Unique?

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:40:00 +0000

Writing Time Loops Time loop movies have been popular since their classic, most famous origin, Groundhog Day. This style has risen in popularity particularly within the last decade due to ...

The post The Best Time Loop Movies: How Do You Make Repetition Unique? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Movie Memoirs: How Do You Adapt a Memoir for the Screen?

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000

With true stories increasingly leant on in both movies and TV in recent years, movie memoirs have practically become a genre all on their own. These movies will typically be ...

The post Movie Memoirs: How Do You Adapt a Memoir for the Screen? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The 10 BEST AI Movies: Different Representations of AI in Movies

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:30:00 +0000

What Are AI Movies? Narratives focusing on artificial intelligence have been used repeatedly in books, films and TV throughout the 20th Century. Most conventionally, AI movies present artificial intelligence as ...

The post The 10 BEST AI Movies: Different Representations of AI in Movies appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Setting as a Character: Get the MOST Out of Your Screenplay’s Setting

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 13:20:00 +0000

Using ‘setting as a character’ is a phrase you’ll often hear in screenwriting circles. But what does it mean? An easy way into this concept is to think of how ...

The post Setting as a Character: Get the MOST Out of Your Screenplay’s Setting appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing Dystopia: The Keys to Crafting an ORIGINAL Dystopian Movie

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 14:50:00 +0000

Writing Dystopia Writing dystopia has become something screenwriters are increasingly drawn to in recent years. The dystopian movie is in itself a classic genre. However, this genre seems to have ...

The post Writing Dystopia: The Keys to Crafting an ORIGINAL Dystopian Movie appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The 10 Best Final Battles: How to Write a GREAT Final Battle

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:50:00 +0000

What is a Final Battle? Final battles occur throughout many films and TV shows. They’re the moment in the story where your protagonist or antagonist can either win or lose ...

The post The 10 Best Final Battles: How to Write a GREAT Final Battle appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The Cold Open: Starting Your Screenplay With a Bang

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 12:01:00 +0000

Whether you write for film or TV, a cold open can provide a vital and dynamic way into your screenplay. They say that in the business, nobody will read past ...

The post The Cold Open: Starting Your Screenplay With a Bang appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 Brilliant Symbolism Examples: Symbolism in Screenwriting

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:40:00 +0000

The Art of Symbolism Symbolism is a device used across literature, art and film. But arguably, film is one of the art forms where symbolism can have the most powerful ...

The post 10 Brilliant Symbolism Examples: Symbolism in Screenwriting appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What is Cinematic Language and How Do You Use It?

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:00:00 +0000

Cinematic Language: Understanding its Meaning Cinematic language. You will have most likely heard this phrase being used in film circles, about a screenplay or in reference to a film or ...

The post What is Cinematic Language and How Do You Use It? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The First Ten Pages of Your Screenplay: How to HOOK a Script Reader

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 09:50:00 +0000

The Importance of the First Ten Pages The first ten pages of any screenplay are always the most important. These pages make up the first ten minutes or so. That’s ...

The post The First Ten Pages of Your Screenplay: How to HOOK a Script Reader appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Fact and Fiction: How to Handle THE TRUTH as a Screenwriter

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:05:00 +0000

Oftentimes, a film based in reality will include a handful of fabricated details and interactions. Many people dedicate themselves to pointing out instances where true stories deviate from the truth. ...

The post Fact and Fiction: How to Handle THE TRUTH as a Screenwriter appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing The Unlikeable Protagonist: How to Craft a Great Antihero

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:50:00 +0000

The Role of the Unlikeable Protagonist ‘Unlikeable protagonist’ sounds like an oxymoron. However, they’re a common occurrence in all forms of storytelling. The antihero protagonist is an increasingly prominent presence ...

The post Writing The Unlikeable Protagonist: How to Craft a Great Antihero appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing a Satisfying Story Ending: The COMPLETE Guide

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:50:00 +0000

Story Ending: The Most Important Part of Your Screenplay Any successful screenplay endeavours to tell the story of a character’s journey. A crucial part of that journey is the story ...

The post Writing a Satisfying Story Ending: The COMPLETE Guide appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing Stage Directions in a Screenplay: The ULTIMATE Lowdown

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:45:00 +0000

Crafting good quality stage directions can often be one of the trickiest parts of writing a screenplay. The directions need to be clear and concise but also need to engage ...

The post Writing Stage Directions in a Screenplay: The ULTIMATE Lowdown appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What Goes into the Writing of a Documentary Script?

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:10:00 +0000

What is a Documentary Script? Documentary filmmaking is a non-fiction form of storytelling that depicts reality. The purpose behind the film could be to educate, inform or simply to document. ...

The post What Goes into the Writing of a Documentary Script? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Dream Sequences: How to Craft Them While Avoiding Common Pitfalls

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:35:00 +0000

Dream Sequences: Avoiding the Lazy Screenwriter’s Crutch It was all a dream! First the audience gasps. Then they sigh and roll their eyes. Through overuse and poor execution, dream sequences ...

The post Dream Sequences: How to Craft Them While Avoiding Common Pitfalls appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing Tension in Screenplays: Learn from 10 NAIL-BITING Scenes

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:20:00 +0000

Writing Tension: The Difference Between Shock and Suspense Take an ordinary scene where for five minutes three people are sitting around a table talking about their day. Suddenly, BOOM! A ...

The post Writing Tension in Screenplays: Learn from 10 NAIL-BITING Scenes appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Dual Protagonists: How to Handle TWO Lead Characters in Your Screenplay

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 08:15:00 +0000

Dual Protagonists: Breaking the Mould There is no law in screenwriting that dictates you must only have one protagonist, or main character, in your screenplay. Granted, most writers choose to ...

The post Dual Protagonists: How to Handle TWO Lead Characters in Your Screenplay appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Creating Characters That Leap Off The Page: What Are The 15 VITAL Steps?

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 09:10:00 +0000

Creating Characters: A Daunting Process When writing a screenplay, the process of creating characters can be so arduous yet so enlightening, so varied yet at the same time so individually ...

The post Creating Characters That Leap Off The Page: What Are The 15 VITAL Steps? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 Superb TV Pilot Examples and The Keys to Writing a Great TV Pilot

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 10:55:00 +0000

What Makes a Great TV Pilot? Understanding the importance, function and objective of a TV pilot are the first steps to writing a great one. The difference between a failed ...

The post 10 Superb TV Pilot Examples and The Keys to Writing a Great TV Pilot appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Visual Storytelling: What Does it REALLY Mean, in Screenwriting terms?

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 10:20:00 +0000

What Is Visual Storytelling? By definition, visual storytelling is a story told through a visual medium. This can include anything from photography, video or illustration, which is then enhanced by ...

The post Visual Storytelling: What Does it REALLY Mean, in Screenwriting terms? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Film Networking: An Unavoidable Skill You Have No Choice But To Master

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:30:00 +0000

“It’s all about who you know”. Anyone remotely connected to the film industry has heard that phrase. And they’ll often approach the whole subject of film networking, of making contacts, ...

The post Film Networking: An Unavoidable Skill You Have No Choice But To Master appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Genre Mashup: 10 Vital Steps to Nailing a Mix of Genres in Your Screenplay

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 11:50:00 +0000

Genre mashups, also known as cross-genres or hybrid genres, are commonly found in many art forms – film, music or literature. It’s when an artist combines two or more genres ...

The post Genre Mashup: 10 Vital Steps to Nailing a Mix of Genres in Your Screenplay appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Multi-Camera Scripts: How Do They Differ From Other Scripts in Content and Style?

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 11:40:00 +0000

The Multi-Camera Sitcom Since coming to the fore in the 1960s, the multi-camera situational comedy, or sitcom, has proven itself a genre that has been able to continually reinvent itself, ...

The post Multi-Camera Scripts: How Do They Differ From Other Scripts in Content and Style? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Biting Social Satire: How to Write a Great Critique

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:25:00 +0000

Social satire is a genre of film that relies on irony, exaggeration, ridicule, or humor to critique an unfavorable aspect of society and/or human nature. The best social satires are ...

The post Biting Social Satire: How to Write a Great Critique appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Film Festival Strategy 101: The KEY Steps for a New Filmmaker

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 08:25:00 +0000

So you’ve made a film and you want more people than just your friends and family to see it. Well, film festivals are a great way to get your project ...

The post Film Festival Strategy 101: The KEY Steps for a New Filmmaker appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Playwriting vs Screenwriting: How PLAYWRITING Can Help Your SCREENWRITING

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 06:10:00 +0000

Both playwrights and screenwriters practice the art of dramatic writing with the same goal in mind. To tell a compelling story that leaves a lasting impact on audiences. The truth ...

The post Playwriting vs Screenwriting: How PLAYWRITING Can Help Your SCREENWRITING appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing the Tragic Romance: 7 Essential Elements to Breaking Hearts

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 24 Oct 2020 06:10:00 +0000

Heartbreak is the key feature of a tragic romance. The central love story ends in heartbreak and, as a result, audiences walk away from the film feeling heartbroken. Most people ...

The post Writing the Tragic Romance: 7 Essential Elements to Breaking Hearts appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Fight Scenes That Kick A*s: 15 Examples of a Superbly Written Fight Scene

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 17:05:00 +0000

When you think of a fight scene, what film first comes to mind? Maybe you think of Stallone’s knock out punch in Rocky? Or perhaps you picture Keanu Reeves swerving ...

The post Fight Scenes That Kick A*s: 15 Examples of a Superbly Written Fight Scene appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Mockumentary Scripts: The Keys to Writing a Great Mockumentary

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 09:15:00 +0000

A mockumentary is a satirical film or television show that combines documentary-style filmmaking with fictional subject matter. But although mockumentaries feature fictional events, they differ greatly from traditional narratives. And this ...

The post Mockumentary Scripts: The Keys to Writing a Great Mockumentary appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing Style 101: How to Discover YOUR Own Unique Voice

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 09:00:34 +0000

We are able to identify the distinct writing styles of our favorite screenwriters. Styles that make us love their stories. Quentin Tarantino‘s masterful monologues. Aaron Sorkin‘s long sequences of quick-paced ...

The post Writing Style 101: How to Discover YOUR Own Unique Voice appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The 10 Critical Steps of Good Character Development

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:20:00 +0000

In writing a screenplay, with every character, you create them and take them on a journey. But how do you get to that point? How do you know who your ...

The post The 10 Critical Steps of Good Character Development appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What Makes a Great Monologue? 10 Great Monologues Screenwriters Can Learn From

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 08:15:00 +0000

In film and TV, great monologues have the power to hit an audience more than any other moment in a story. They can be gut-wrenching emotional confessions, pivotal moments of ...

The post What Makes a Great Monologue? 10 Great Monologues Screenwriters Can Learn From appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write an Animated Film: 6 Vital Steps to Scripting Animation

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:05:00 +0000

Have you always had an affinity for animation? Do you have a story idea that you think would be perfect for an animated film? Are you simply finding that your ...

The post How to Write an Animated Film: 6 Vital Steps to Scripting Animation appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write a Modern Western: The New Wild West

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 12:30:00 +0000

The Western was one of the earliest cinematic genres and it has had a number of resurgences and reinventions over the last one hundred years. It’s a genre that through ...

The post How to Write a Modern Western: The New Wild West appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write a True Crime Movie: The 12 Key Elements to a True Crime Story

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 17 Aug 2020 13:15:00 +0000

How to Write a True Crime Movie: Working with a True Crime Story The phrase “Based on a true story” is one guaranteed to make any moviegoer perk up in ...

The post How to Write a True Crime Movie: The 12 Key Elements to a True Crime Story appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Do You Write a Cliffhanger? The 8 Steps to REALLY Hooking An Audience

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:10:16 +0000

This article will explore the cliffhanger, as a screenwriting mechanism, and how best to deploy it in your screenplay. We’ll examine the following: What is a Cliffhanger? What Effect Does ...

The post How Do You Write a Cliffhanger? The 8 Steps to REALLY Hooking An Audience appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The 10 Key Elements to Writing a Courtroom Drama

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 17:50:00 +0000

The courtroom drama, also known as the legal drama, is a long-standing staple in entertainment. This noteworthy genre of film has generated such timeless classics as To Kill a Mockingbird and 12 ...

The post The 10 Key Elements to Writing a Courtroom Drama appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What is Chekhov’s Gun? 5 Ways to Skilfully Use One in Your Screenplay

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 11:50:00 +0000

Chekhov’s gun is a term that – in its simplest form – bestows purpose upon any object, character or situation within a narrative, on which the writer explicitly chooses to ...

The post What is Chekhov’s Gun? 5 Ways to Skilfully Use One in Your Screenplay appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 Amazing Opening Scenes & What Screenwriters Can Learn From Them

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 07:35:00 +0000

A first impression counts. We all know that. And in screenwriting it’s no different. Your screenplay’s opening scene is vital. Screenplay readers will often tell you that the first ten ...

The post 10 Amazing Opening Scenes & What Screenwriters Can Learn From Them appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

15 Brilliant Montage Examples for Screenwriters and Filmmakers

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 09:45:00 +0000

The montage is an ever present part of modern screenwriting. Filmmakers and screenwriters frequently use this technique, regardless of genre. But what are the best montage examples and what do they teach ...

The post 15 Brilliant Montage Examples for Screenwriters and Filmmakers appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write a Film Noir: Utilising the 8 Essential Pillars of Film Noir

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +0000

This article will delve into what film noir is and its common tropes. We’ll offer pointers on how to write a film noir that both honours the traditions of the ...

The post How to Write a Film Noir: Utilising the 8 Essential Pillars of Film Noir appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How To Write a Captivating Love Triangle: The ULTIMATE Guide

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:20:58 +0000

How To Write a Love Triangle This article will offer some key pointers on that most time-trodden (and wildly successful) cinematic device – the love triangle – and hopefully assist those ...

The post How To Write a Captivating Love Triangle: The ULTIMATE Guide appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The 6 Key Steps to Writing the BEST Script Outline Possible

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 08:00:58 +0000

How to Write the Best Script Outline Possible Achieving the extraordinary usually requires extraordinary planning. Hence before writing a great screenplay, you need a great script outline. The world of ...

The post The 6 Key Steps to Writing the BEST Script Outline Possible appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write a Sitcom: The Crucial Rules of The Game

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 09:10:29 +0000

How to Write a Sitcom: The Crucial Rules of The Game It feels more important than ever to have a good laugh. And what better way to poke fun at ...

The post How to Write a Sitcom: The Crucial Rules of The Game appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Get the Best Out of a Nonlinear Narrative (With the Best Examples)

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 09:15:34 +0000

How to Get the Best Out of a Nonlinear Narrative The nonlinear narrative is a common feature of contemporary movies (and TV as well). It has become such a familiar ...

The post How to Get the Best Out of a Nonlinear Narrative (With the Best Examples) appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

15 In-Depth Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block for Screenwriters

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:25:53 +0000

15 In-Depth Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block for Screenwriters Now more than ever is a time for creativity. But it’s easier said than done to get started on your ...

The post 15 In-Depth Ways to Overcome Writer’s Block for Screenwriters appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write a Coherent and Compelling Movie Synopsis: The Key Steps

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 12 May 2020 08:30:13 +0000

How to Write a Synopsis That Stands Out You might think writing a movie synopsis is a chore when you’re slumped at your desk. Your eyes straining against the harsh ...

The post How to Write a Coherent and Compelling Movie Synopsis: The Key Steps appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Expertly Use (and Not Use) a Framing Device in Your Screenplay

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 04 May 2020 09:14:13 +0000

How to Use (and Not Use) a Framing Device in Your Screenplay An elderly narrator sits down in a chair. They talk directly to camera. They are the storyteller. We ...

The post How to Expertly Use (and Not Use) a Framing Device in Your Screenplay appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing a Scene: What Are The 10 Key Steps To Dramatic Excellence?

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:40:39 +0000

Writing a Scene: Breaking Down the 10 Key Steps in Getting Started As with most stages of the screenwriting process, writing a scene is a journey of discovery. It is useful ...

The post Writing a Scene: What Are The 10 Key Steps To Dramatic Excellence? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Voice-Over Narration in Screenplays: The Ultimate Guide

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:01:25 +0000

Voice-Over Narration—How to Get it Right and How to Get it Very Wrong A common piece of advice given to newer screenwriters is: avoid voice-over narration at all costs. This ...

The post Voice-Over Narration in Screenplays: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

50 Energising Screenwriting Productivity Hacks

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 13:04:40 +0000

The 50 Ultimate Screenwriting Productivity Hacks Why are productivity hacks important for screenwriters? What distinguishes screenwriting productivity hacks from those for other disciplines? ‘To be productive’ means to be effective ...

The post 50 Energising Screenwriting Productivity Hacks appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write a War Film: The ULTIMATE Guide

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:25:42 +0000

How to Write a War Film That’s Compelling and Modern This article will offer key pointers on how to write a war film. Using five successful but very different films ...

The post How to Write a War Film: The ULTIMATE Guide appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

From Book to Screen: 9 Essential Steps to Skilful Adaptations

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:00:26 +0000

From Book to Screen: 9 Essential Keys to Adaptation Stories that have made the journey from book to screen have always been popular. But it feels more than ever they ...

The post From Book to Screen: 9 Essential Steps to Skilful Adaptations appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Expertly Create High Stakes in Your Screenplays

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:40:19 +0000

The Importance and Meaning of High Stakes in Screenwriting It’s pretty simple. Story stakes answer the question… “So what? Why should we care?” High stakes can benefit the story in ...

The post How to Expertly Create High Stakes in Your Screenplays appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

On the Nose Dialogue: How to Lose It or Use It in Screenwriting

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:10:37 +0000

On the Nose Dialogue: How to Lose It or Use It in Screenwriting Granted, writing on the nose dialogue might not be the greatest sin in screenwriting terms. But it’s ...

The post On the Nose Dialogue: How to Lose It or Use It in Screenwriting appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The Deep Value of Subplots: With 10 Awesome Examples

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 12:15:26 +0000

The Value and Importance of Subplots: With 10 Amazing Examples Subplots. Most movies and TV series have them, whether large or small. The grand overarching plot is the defining part ...

The post The Deep Value of Subplots: With 10 Awesome Examples appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Truly Understanding Story Structure: The Vital Steps

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:10:26 +0000

Understanding Story Structure: The Essential Steps Story structure. It’s easy to take it for granted. It’s easy to think it unimportant in a world where structure is constantly being played ...

The post Truly Understanding Story Structure: The Vital Steps appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The 7 Vital Steps to Developing a Great High Concept Movie

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 16:20:11 +0000

Turn Your Loose Story Ideas into a High Concept Movie in 7 Steps What is a “high concept” movie? What do movie producers and executives look for in a high ...

The post The 7 Vital Steps to Developing a Great High Concept Movie appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Harness the Power of Visual Metaphor In Your Screenplays

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:20:57 +0000

What is a Visual Metaphor? And How to Use One in Your Screenplay… You want a screenplay to be entertaining but reflective and unique but relatable. You want the audience ...

The post How to Harness the Power of Visual Metaphor In Your Screenplays appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write a Compelling Science Fiction Movie

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 11:10:09 +0000

How to Write a Compelling Science Fiction Movie While science fiction movies can be exhilarating to watch, they can be just as daunting to write. How do you create ...

The post How to Write a Compelling Science Fiction Movie appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

49 Fixable Reasons A Screenplay Reader Passed On Your Project

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 10:20:38 +0000

49 Fixable Reasons A Screenplay Reader Passed On Your Project Every writer has experienced that moment of wanting to throw the towel in after getting rejected. However, it’s important not ...

The post 49 Fixable Reasons A Screenplay Reader Passed On Your Project appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

‘Show Don’t Tell’ – Why The Screenwriting Mantra Endures

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 28 Dec 2019 09:00:37 +0000

‘Show Don’t Tell’ – How to Best Follow the Principle It’s a term you hear frequently when it comes to storytelling – ‘Show Don’t Tell’. But what does it ...

The post ‘Show Don’t Tell’ – Why The Screenwriting Mantra Endures appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Expertly Develop Your Character’s Fatal Flaw

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 09:15:34 +0000

A Character’s Fatal Flaw – What Does it Mean? In good stories, as in life, one of the most important aspects is the search for growth and the striving ...

The post How to Expertly Develop Your Character’s Fatal Flaw appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Properly Nail Your Character Arc: The Ultimate Guide

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 21:30:56 +0000

How to Nail Your Character Arc: The Ultimate Guide A crucial part of any screenplay is the main character’s growth and evolution from beginning to end. This is their ...

The post How to Properly Nail Your Character Arc: The Ultimate Guide appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write an Awesome Beat Sheet for Your Screenplay

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:00:12 +0000

Why a Beat Sheet is Important to Your Screenplay Whilst inspiration can strike at any minute and writing can be incredibly spontaneous business, screenwriting is usually smoothest when you’ve got ...

The post How to Write an Awesome Beat Sheet for Your Screenplay appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

35 Movie Tropes and How to Avoid Them in Screenwriting

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 30 Nov 2019 08:00:38 +0000

35 Movie Tropes and How to Avoid Them in Screenwriting Most audiences can agree that movies often lose their impact when writers cut corners and rely on cliches and ...

The post 35 Movie Tropes and How to Avoid Them in Screenwriting appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing Great Film Treatments: The ULTIMATE Guide

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 13:10:19 +0000

Film Treatments: The ULTIMATE Guide So you’ve managed to come up with a brilliant idea for a film. You’ve developed the idea into a logline and thought through a synopsis ...

The post Writing Great Film Treatments: The ULTIMATE Guide appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

15 Cunning Red Herring Examples in TV and Film

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 11:15:19 +0000

15 Cunning Red Herring Examples in TV and Film Surprise is one of the most important elements in movies and tv. Knowing how to write a killer plot twist ...

The post 15 Cunning Red Herring Examples in TV and Film appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

16 Powerful Plot Devices To Use in Your Screenplay

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 12:00:28 +0000

16 Powerful Plot Devices To Use in Your Screenplay It’s a term that gets thrown around a lot but what exactly is a plot device? A plot device is ...

The post 16 Powerful Plot Devices To Use in Your Screenplay appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What Are The Must-Know Keys to Writing Great Character Descriptions?

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:10:19 +0000

The Must-Know Keys to Writing Great Character Descriptions Great character descriptions are what help ease the reader into your great characterization. They’re the entrée, if you will, to the ...

The post What Are The Must-Know Keys to Writing Great Character Descriptions? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Protagonist and Antagonist: How to Craft The PERFECT Dynamic

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:17:34 +0000

How Do You Craft the PERFECT Dynamic Between Protagonist and Antagonist? The conflict between the protagonist and antagonist is an essential part of screenwriting. However, this crucial conflict can ...

The post Protagonist and Antagonist: How to Craft The PERFECT Dynamic appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing the Perfect Controlling Idea for Film and TV: The ULTIMATE Guide

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 11:27:03 +0000

Writing the Perfect Controlling Idea for Film and TV: The Ultimate Guide A controlling idea is a foundation. Writing a screenplay is a lot like building a house. It ...

The post Writing the Perfect Controlling Idea for Film and TV: The ULTIMATE Guide appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

15 Examples of Bad Writing in Really GOOD Movies and Shows

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:10:04 +0000

If you pay even a sliver of attention to people’s critiques of TV and film, then you understand that great screenwriting isn’t necessarily a given, even for shows and movies ...

The post 15 Examples of Bad Writing in Really GOOD Movies and Shows appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

15 Crafty Exposition Examples: How to Do It Right

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 09:05:40 +0000

15 Crafty Exposition Examples: How to Get Exposition Right Exposition is an essential part of any screenplay. However, there is a fine line between pulling it off smoothly and ...

The post 15 Crafty Exposition Examples: How to Do It Right appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write a Great Biopic: Pitfalls Screenwriters Should Avoid

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 08:10:13 +0000

How to Write a Biopic: Pitfalls Screenwriters Should Avoid From BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY to JUDY, the biopic is a seriously popular modern movie genre. But having such a concrete story ...

The post How to Write a Great Biopic: Pitfalls Screenwriters Should Avoid appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Save the Cat! Analysis Series: MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING (2002)

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 11:32:08 +0000

One of the world’s most popular screenwriting books, Blake Snyder’s Save the Cat has brought clarity and a sense of direction to thousands of screenwriters, many of whom were looking for the logical ...

The post Save the Cat! Analysis Series: MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING (2002) appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Your First Draft : 9 Essential Steps to Getting it Right

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 11:00:33 +0000

Your First Draft : 9 Essential Steps to Getting it Right It might not be what you want to hear after months, maybe years, of painstaking screenwriting work. But ...

The post Your First Draft : 9 Essential Steps to Getting it Right appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

201 Character Archetypes Writers MUST Have In Their Armoury

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:00:27 +0000

Every screenwriter knows that writing a great screenplay takes more than just a good plot or good world building. It relies heavily on constructing memorable characters. Understanding character archetypes are ...

The post 201 Character Archetypes Writers MUST Have In Their Armoury appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The Fourth Wall Break in Screenwriting – How to Do it & Why

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 16:15:57 +0000

The Fourth Wall Break – How to Do it and Why An increasingly common device used in modern Film and Television, the fourth wall break can serve as a ...

The post The Fourth Wall Break in Screenwriting – How to Do it & Why appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

World Building in Film and TV: The Essential Steps

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:15:27 +0000

World Building in Film & TV: The Essential Steps If you’ve ever enjoyed losing yourself in the world of Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings, you know how ...

The post World Building in Film and TV: The Essential Steps appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

50 Hollywood Screenwriters Reveal Their Writing Process

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 09 Sep 2019 08:03:37 +0000

What’s Your Personal Writing Process? In screenwriting, sometimes the biggest challenge is discovering the most effective writing process That Works For You. For example, each and every writer has a ...

The post 50 Hollywood Screenwriters Reveal Their Writing Process appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Definitively Nail Your Movie Theme – The ULTIMATE Guide

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 03 Sep 2019 16:00:26 +0000

How to Nail Your Movie Theme: What is Your Screenplay Actually About? What is your screenplay about? What is your movie’s theme? These may seem like obvious questions. But ...

The post How to Definitively Nail Your Movie Theme – The ULTIMATE Guide appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 Fantastic Internal Conflict Examples

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 17 Aug 2019 11:26:36 +0000

10 Fantastic Internal Conflict Examples Internal conflict is a powerful and absolutely essential tool used by writers and filmmakers in drama. These ten examples, as well as the internal conflict ...

The post 10 Fantastic Internal Conflict Examples appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write a Whodunnit or Detective Movie

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 07:48:59 +0000

How to Write a Whodunnit A whodunnit is more a narrative structure, than a genre (although one could easily argue it’s a sub-genre). That’s why it can be presented ...

The post How to Write a Whodunnit or Detective Movie appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Thriller vs Horror – Why The Subtle Differences Can Save Your Script

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 09:23:58 +0000

Thriller vs Horror – What Are the Critical Differences? In terms of movie genres, Thriller and Horror are often mistakenly confused, or even lumped in together. The truth is, ...

The post Thriller vs Horror – Why The Subtle Differences Can Save Your Script appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Generate Great Script Ideas – 5-Step Guide

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 08:01:34 +0000

Generating Script Ideas – 5 Top Tips Whether you’re sitting down to write your first script or are an experienced writer writing your tenth screenplay – where you get your ...

The post How to Generate Great Script Ideas – 5-Step Guide appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write A Coming-Of-Age Movie

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 08:07:22 +0000

How to Write a Coming-Of-Age Movie As its name implies, a Coming-Of-Age movie focuses on the growth of the main character from youth to adulthood. In this context, it’s quite ...

The post How to Write A Coming-Of-Age Movie appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Crafting Ideas for Great Movie Titles: Your 5-Step Guide

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 12:21:18 +0000

Crafting Ideas for Great Movie Titles: Your 5-Step Guide It is often argued that the first 5 pages of your script will make or break your chances in screenwriting ...

The post Crafting Ideas for Great Movie Titles: Your 5-Step Guide appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write Outstanding TV & Movie Loglines: The ULTIMATE Guide

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 09:15:38 +0000

How to Write Outstanding TV & Movie Loglines: The ULTIMATE Guide There’s no doubt about it: A fundamental step in the initial stages of writing a screenplay is devising the ...

The post How to Write Outstanding TV & Movie Loglines: The ULTIMATE Guide appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Why Screenwriters Need Pro Script Analysis Now, More Than Ever

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 23 May 2019 16:29:44 +0000

Why Pro Film & TV Script Analysis is Critical to Writers There’s often an element of mystery or confusion surrounding script analysis services. Sitting at home, watching a bad film ...

The post Why Screenwriters Need Pro Script Analysis Now, More Than Ever appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Save the Cat! Analysis Series: SUPERBAD (2007)

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 07:56:47 +0000

The post Save the Cat! Analysis Series: SUPERBAD (2007) appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Save the Cat Analysis Series: GROUNDHOG DAY

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 11:56:21 +0000

One of the world’s most popular screenwriting books , Blake Snyder’s Save the Cat has brought clarity and a sense of direction to thousands of screenwriters, who were looking for the logical extension of ...

The post Save the Cat Analysis Series: GROUNDHOG DAY appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Save the Cat Analysis Series: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:46:23 +0000

The post Save the Cat Analysis Series: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write Period Drama

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:41:07 +0000

Period drama “Period drama” is a slippery term. Typically, it means a project set in a time period that’s older than recent memory. (While STRANGER THINGS is set in the period ...

The post How to Write Period Drama appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Reddit Screenwriting: A Comprehensive How-To Guide

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 17:30:57 +0000

Reddit Screenwriting: A How-To… Reddit is an online community made up of smaller, individually themed communities, whether they’re centred around sharing simple images or jokes, posting personal anecdotes and ...

The post Reddit Screenwriting: A Comprehensive How-To Guide appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

15 Great Mike Judge Quotes for Writers & Filmmakers

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 14:44:58 +0000

15 Great Mike Judge Quotes After gaining a Physics degree from the University of California, Mike Judge put his science career on hold. The Ecuadorean-born American would go on to ...

The post 15 Great Mike Judge Quotes for Writers & Filmmakers appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What is “electricity”, in screenwriting terms?

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 08:33:13 +0000

On the Special Edition DVD/Blu-Ray for THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, Jodie Foster is interviewed as part of a retrospective. In the interview, Foster explains that a structurally insignificant scene ...

The post What is “electricity”, in screenwriting terms? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What the Most Successful Sports Team Can Teach Screenwriters

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 11:24:06 +0000

Learning From the New Zealand All Blacks In the history of organised sports – globally – one team stands alone. The New Zealand All Blacks are the most successful sports ...

The post What the Most Successful Sports Team Can Teach Screenwriters appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

GENIUS CHARACTER REVEALS: R J Macready (THE THING)

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 07:45:08 +0000

In our Genius Character Reveals series we examine scenes and moments where a film or TV show reveals a tremendous amount of character information in a compressed amount of screen ...

The post GENIUS CHARACTER REVEALS: R J Macready (THE THING) appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

An Ultimate Guide to Screenwriting Etiquette in Film & TV

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 10:48:05 +0000

Why Screenwriting Etiquette is so important… As a new screenwriter, how does one conduct oneself in one of the most competitive industries in the world? It’s an important question, ...

The post An Ultimate Guide to Screenwriting Etiquette in Film & TV appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 Screenwriting Lessons From DEAD MAN’S SHOES (2004)

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:15:35 +0000

DEAD MAN’S SHOES (2004) DEAD MAN’S SHOES follows Richard (Paddy Considine), a soldier who returns to his home town to get revenge on the men who abused his mentally-challenged brother ...

The post 10 Screenwriting Lessons From DEAD MAN’S SHOES (2004) appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

31 Writing Lessons From Iconic Author Kurt Vonnegut

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 10:56:15 +0000

31 Writing Lessons From Iconic Author Kurt Vonnegut With his deceptively simple prose style, novelist, playwright and essayist Kurt Vonnegut, jr. (1922 – 2007) bridged sci-fi and literary fiction. Novels like ...

The post 31 Writing Lessons From Iconic Author Kurt Vonnegut appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Which Species of Screenwriter Are You?

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 08:10:07 +0000

Screenwriter The ‘building-block’ nature of screenwriting is such that any screenwriter needs a selection box of varying skills. As you’d expect then, different screenwriters tend to find themselves drawn to, ...

The post Which Species of Screenwriter Are You? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Is the Subtle, Theme-rich Screenplay Dead?

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 11:47:26 +0000

Is the Subtle, Theme-rich Screenplay Dead? Theme-rich Screenplay Treated Unfairly? The plot-light, theme-rich screenplay is often – at the script development stage at least – unfairly maligned with the phrase ...

The post Is the Subtle, Theme-rich Screenplay Dead? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

OPINION: Screenwriters Should Consider the Cinema Experience

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 14:42:17 +0000

It’s a cliché, but the entertainment industry is an industry. Show business is a business. It behoves screenwriters to remember this and to consider why write films in the first place. What ...

The post OPINION: Screenwriters Should Consider the Cinema Experience appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Should Screenwriters Write “Omnisciently”?

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 19:26:10 +0000

To write omnisciently as a screenwriter often entails, for better or worse, including elements that may never show up onscreen: jokes in descriptions or insights into characters’ thoughts and histories ...

The post Should Screenwriters Write “Omnisciently”? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 Screenwriting Lessons From ANGEL HEART (1987)

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 13:13:48 +0000

ANGEL HEART Alan Parker’s ANGEL HEART is an odd blend of genres, taking noir, psychological thriller and horror to a three-way shotgun wedding. The screenwriting lessons it can teach us ...

The post 10 Screenwriting Lessons From ANGEL HEART (1987) appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 Thriller Screenplays You Should Read

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 13:02:00 +0000

Thriller Screenplay Power As a genre, ‘thriller’ tends to gently caress several others, namely horror, sci-fi, and drama. As such, thriller screenplays provide a goldmine of various narrative and structural ...

The post 10 Thriller Screenplays You Should Read appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Give EXPERT Script Notes: 10 ESSENTIAL Tips

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 11:27:38 +0000

No matter what part of the filmmaking process your job role fits within, there’ll likely be a time when you’ll be expected to give script notes on a project. Across ...

The post How to Give EXPERT Script Notes: 10 ESSENTIAL Tips appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 Minor Characters Who Still Have a Great ARC

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 31 Oct 2016 18:37:28 +0000

One facet of screenwriting which causes writers enormous headaches is conveying a lot with a little. Studying great minor characters is one way of learning this kind of efficiency. Minor Characters To ...

The post 10 Minor Characters Who Still Have a Great ARC appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Unresolved Plot Threads: Magic or Madness?

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 09:32:33 +0000

Endings are crucial. The feeling an ending gives an audience is the feeling they leave the cinema with. It’s the feeling that will colour their perception of their whole experience ...

The post Unresolved Plot Threads: Magic or Madness? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 Commandments of the Accountable Screenwriter (Download)

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 16:21:51 +0000

There are two kinds of rugby player”, the legendary Scottish coach Jim Telfer told his players, “there are the honest ones, and there’s the rest. The honest player gets up in ...

The post 10 Commandments of the Accountable Screenwriter (Download) appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write “Mythically” but Avoid Cliche – PDF Guide

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 10:51:18 +0000

Writing mythically with cliché is relatively easy: watch a couple of films, read a couple of books then regurgitate the obvious stuff: quasi-religious story world, the quest, the mentor, initiation, ...

The post How to Write “Mythically” but Avoid Cliche – PDF Guide appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 Almost-Great Screenplays

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 31 Aug 2016 17:09:45 +0000

An almost-great screenplay can be more frustrating than a really bad one. The potential is strong and the execution is almost there, but something went wrong at the final hurdle. ...

The post 10 Almost-Great Screenplays appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

15 Genius Inciting Incidents by Screenwriters

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 09:49:43 +0000

15 Genius Inciting Incidents by Screenwriters You’ve created a fully developed character or series of characters and are now pondering their motivation through the narrative you’ve started to develop. Inciting ...

The post 15 Genius Inciting Incidents by Screenwriters appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 Classic Mid-Film Plot Twists by Screenwriters

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 10:54:36 +0000

10 Great Mid-Film Plot Twists by Screenwriters Too often when watching a film, especially for those of us who have seen many of them, you can read where the story ...

The post 10 Classic Mid-Film Plot Twists by Screenwriters appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 Moments Where Problem Upon Problem Hits the Protagonist

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 24 May 2016 15:30:20 +0000

Conflict is essential in every great story. The amount and complexity of the situation can obviously vary greatly depending on the scope, settings and characters involved. In some cases, loading ...

The post 10 Moments Where Problem Upon Problem Hits the Protagonist appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing Science Fiction Screenplays

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 08:18:03 +0000

Writing Science Fiction Screenplays Sci-Fi is one of those odd genres – like the Western – that among script theorists often stimulates more argument about ‘defining your terms’ than it ...

The post Writing Science Fiction Screenplays appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing Horror Screenplays: How to Write Teen Horror

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 07:58:35 +0000

Writing Horror Screenplays: How to Write Teen Horror From 1974’s BLACK CHRISTMAS – rightly credited with being the god-monster of the modern mainstream genre – through to every postmodern twist ...

The post Writing Horror Screenplays: How to Write Teen Horror appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing Horror Screenplays: How to Write Occult Horror

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 17:26:32 +0000

Writing Horror Screenplays: How to Write Occult Horror Occult literally means ‘hidden’ so all Horror could be described as occult in the sense that all Horror deals with things that ...

The post Writing Horror Screenplays: How to Write Occult Horror appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Writing Horror Screenplays: How to Write Supernatural Horror

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 18:46:21 +0000

Writing Horror Screenplays: How to Write Supernatural Horror Supernatural Horror is perhaps the most writer-friendly of all Horror sub-genres because its effectiveness really does live on the page, rather than being hostage to practical ...

The post Writing Horror Screenplays: How to Write Supernatural Horror appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

These are the Only Screenwriting Tips Worth Keeping

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 15:10:32 +0000

In a giant sea of screenwriting tips and advice, where does one begin? It’s almost as bad as dieting these days. Cranberries are bad for you. No, scrap that, we’ve ...

The post These are the Only Screenwriting Tips Worth Keeping appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 Fee-Charging Screenwriting Contests, their Likely Profits and Prestige

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 16:58:07 +0000

You’ve rewritten, redrafted, typed ‘Fade Out’ more times than you can count. You’re finally satisfied that your script, the one you’ve poured months maybe even years into writing, is finished. ...

The post 10 Fee-Charging Screenwriting Contests, their Likely Profits and Prestige appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Genius Hitchcock Decisions at Screenplay Stage

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 18:36:04 +0000

What hasn’t been written about Hitchcock already? From Francois Truffaut and Raymond Durgnat, to every casual message board user on IMDb, great swathes of humankind have discussed at length the ...

The post Genius Hitchcock Decisions at Screenplay Stage appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Lessons From Timing the Death Sequence in PREDATOR

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 21:03:34 +0000

Way back when… For much of the 80’s and into the 90’s, “Schwarzenegger” was a byword for a movie with a high body count. The box office was peppered with ...

The post Lessons From Timing the Death Sequence in PREDATOR appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

5 Bits of Famous Writing Advice You Should Ignore

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 28 May 2015 17:18:58 +0000

You’re no stranger to getting advice if you’re a writer. Thousands of books, hundreds of films, and even entire college majors have been dedicated to the art of honing the ...

The post 5 Bits of Famous Writing Advice You Should Ignore appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The Film Producer Salary & A Pocket Full of Dollars

Miranda Fleming — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 19:30:23 +0000

Let’s be blunt about it: the financial outlook isn’t great for Film Producers at the moment. A Film Producer Salary is firmly not what it once was… I remember the ...

The post The Film Producer Salary & A Pocket Full of Dollars appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Cutting Out the Middle Man in Film Distribution

Miranda Fleming — Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:09:40 +0000

The Berlin International Film Festival was distinctly different this year. Sure, there was the typical melee of execs taking pictures around remnants of the Berlin Wall. And yes, as per ...

The post Cutting Out the Middle Man in Film Distribution appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Swerving Development Hell in the New Dawn of Crowdfunding

Miranda Fleming — Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:49:31 +0000

Welcome and hello to the thousands of you who visit the IS website every week. By way of an introduction, I’m Miranda Fleming, and I’m thrilled to be starting this ...

The post Swerving Development Hell in the New Dawn of Crowdfunding appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Script Reader Jobs: Your Complete Guide

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 22:23:01 +0000

Like it or lump it, the role of the industry script reader is becoming increasingly important in film and TV. With the volume of scripts increasing year-on-year, the challenge for ...

The post Script Reader Jobs: Your Complete Guide appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How to Write a Screenplay: Your 30-Step Guide

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 18:50:31 +0000

So – you want to learn how to write a screenplay. You think about it constantly. Whenever you watch a movie you annoy your friends, going on about how you ...

The post How to Write a Screenplay: Your 30-Step Guide appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Five Screenwriting Rules You Can Break and Five You Can’t

Tom Williams — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 10:48:07 +0000

Even the notion of screenwriting rules gets some people into a serious tizz, and it’s this controversial topic I want to explore this week. I’ve spent the last three weeks ...

The post Five Screenwriting Rules You Can Break and Five You Can’t appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

My Search for a Screenwriting Truth

Tom Williams — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 12:24:48 +0000

In Screenwriting, the truth matters… Today we’re going to talk about The Truth. Not this sort of truth. Or this. Or even this. We’re going to talk about the kind ...

The post My Search for a Screenwriting Truth appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

What I’ve Learnt about Screenwriting: Part I, The Idea

Tom Williams — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 10:37:31 +0000

What I’ve Learnt about Screenwriting: Part 1, The Idea So I’ve been doing this for a while now, and for some reason I feel a powerful, hubristic, intimations-of-mortality urge to ...

The post What I’ve Learnt about Screenwriting: Part I, The Idea appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

To Screenwrite Right, Write What You Know

Tamzin Rafn — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 21:43:50 +0000

Write What You Know or Just Say No! (and other rhymes) I’m going to give you procrastinating scribblers a little bit of advice today. Yes me, who gets up at the ...

The post To Screenwrite Right, Write What You Know appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Screenplay Format: Your 30-Step Guide

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 22 Oct 2014 11:40:48 +0000

Screenplay Format – Your 30-step Guide Before you start writing the next great film, it is essential that you have a comprehensive understanding of screenplay format. It won’t matter how amazing ...

The post Screenplay Format: Your 30-Step Guide appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Seething With Screenwriting Envy!

Tamzin Rafn — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 16:01:09 +0000

Screenwriting Envy “In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure”. Guess who said that? You never will. It was Bill Cosby! I ...

The post Seething With Screenwriting Envy! appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The Screenplay & The Mountain

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 17:06:53 +0000

The Screenplay. Like some kind of Mordorian tower it looms over the land. We can barely make out the top of it, so shrouded is it in snow, ice and ...

The post The Screenplay & The Mountain appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 Ways To Irritate a Development Executive

Tamzin Rafn — Fri, 05 Sep 2014 11:02:25 +0000

The Rafn Column Part II 10 Ways to Irritate a Development Executive When I finally made the transition from being a Development Executive to becoming a writer, I believed that ...

The post 10 Ways To Irritate a Development Executive appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 Honest Quotes about the Life of the Screenwriter

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:34:57 +0000

Nobody worships more reverently at the altar of screenwriting than us. We believe in The Screenplay. We recognise it as the critical component in whether a film or TV shows lives, ...

The post 10 Honest Quotes about the Life of the Screenwriter appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Why Writers Should be Sceptical of Script Hosting sites

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 21:51:16 +0000

Script Hosting Sites – Friend or Foe? Script hosting sites divide opinion, arguably more than any other screenwriter or filmmaker resource. Maybe it’s the business model which sticks in many ...

The post Why Writers Should be Sceptical of Script Hosting sites appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 Great Michael Mann Quotes for Screenwriters & Filmmakers

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 11:44:01 +0000

Michael Mann Michael Mann started out writing for TV in the 1970s but made his feature directorial debut with THE JERICHO MILE in 1979. Several films later he finally struck ...

The post 10 Great Michael Mann Quotes for Screenwriters & Filmmakers appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

The 10 Hardest Film Genres to Write

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 19:04:41 +0000

Be in no doubt about it – if you’re going to write for the screen, then you’re going to be writing genre. Thriller, sci-fi, crime, fantasy, comedy, horror and so ...

The post The 10 Hardest Film Genres to Write appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

“The Same, but Different” – Screenwriting Tips

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 12:53:46 +0000

How many times have you heard someone describe a film as “it’s something meets something”? Unoriginal, or the keys to producers’ bank vaults? Industrial Scripts examines how to improve ...

The post “The Same, but Different” – Screenwriting Tips appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Why The Holy Trinity of Monster Movies are Impossible to Top

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 09:04:07 +0000

With the arrival of GODZILLA at your local multiplex you might be thinking it’s time to get writing some monster movies of your own — how hard can it be, ...

The post Why The Holy Trinity of Monster Movies are Impossible to Top appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Framing Scenes for Maximum Impact – Lessons from BEGINNERS

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 02:05:29 +0000

Fertile stories and multi-faceted characters will only take a script so far if the writer cannot repeatedly craft memorable and compelling framing scenes. Industrial Scripts looks at Ewan McGregor ...

The post Framing Scenes for Maximum Impact – Lessons from BEGINNERS appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Screenwriting Lessons from Midnight Cowboy

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 28 Nov 2013 13:15:05 +0000

Mastering the basics is an essential step in any screenwriter’s career progression – and yet many aspiring screenwriters forego very simple script choices which would make their projects stand out ...

The post Screenwriting Lessons from Midnight Cowboy appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Twitter Screenwriting Accounts Screenwriters Must Follow

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:27:09 +0000

As our article on Jeffrey Katzenberg highlighted, gathering industry intel is vital for making it in this business. Industrial Scripts looks to the best Twitter Screenwriting resources – from box ...

The post Twitter Screenwriting Accounts Screenwriters Must Follow appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

Jeffrey Katzenberg – 10 Lessons For Screenwriters

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:13:29 +0000

Jeffrey Katzanberg From bringing STAR TREK to the big screen, reviving Disney’s fortunes in the 80s and 90s, to being the K in Dreamworks SKG, Jeffrey Katzenberg has been a ...

The post Jeffrey Katzenberg – 10 Lessons For Screenwriters appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 Common Film Industry Excuses – and how to Avoid Making Them

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 14 Oct 2013 11:25:49 +0000

“You can make the movie or you can make excuses” The path from script to screen is often torturous – but made longer when excuse making and defeatism set in. ...

The post 10 Common Film Industry Excuses – and how to Avoid Making Them appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 Unique Character Jobs In Movies

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 30 Sep 2013 20:00:40 +0000

“I can tell you I don’t have money. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills; skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills ...

The post 10 Unique Character Jobs In Movies appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

10 Great Quadrant Movies Screenwriters Can Learn From

Industrial Scripts — Sat, 28 Sep 2013 16:22:28 +0000

With the box office increasingly dominated by big budget ‘Four Quadrant’ movies, squeezing out mid-budget releases, Industrial Scripts looks at the recipe for quadrant movies’ success in that seemingly ...

The post 10 Great Quadrant Movies Screenwriters Can Learn From appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Much do UK Screenwriters Earn?

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:18:26 +0000

In America, screenwriters can earn an average annual wage of $77,260. At least, that’s what the Bureau of Labour Statistics tells us. The evidence is there: Bill Marsilii and Terry Rossio earned ...

The post How Much do UK Screenwriters Earn? appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.

How Not to Approach a Screenplay Agent

Industrial Scripts — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 13:27:14 +0000

This is a brilliant page from the Knight Hall Literary Agency – one of the UK’s leading screenplay agent company who are representing screenwriters, directors and authors. It’s essential reading for ...

The post How Not to Approach a Screenplay Agent appeared first on Industrial Scripts®.