The Difference Between Script and Screenplay (History & Examples)
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat’s the difference between a script and screenplay? A “script” is the written document version of a visual art form and... Read more.
How Much Is A Feature Screenwriter Paid?
Reading Time: 11 minutesScreenwriters are paid according to their industry rate, but all screenwriters are protected by the Writers Guild of America so long as... Read more.
What Is Blocking In Film? Definition, Examples & How You Use It To Tell A Story
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is Blocking? Definition & Meaning Blocking is the placement and movement of actors in relation to the camera, i.e., the scene’s... Read more.
How To Get An Agent As A Screenwriter? Here’s How!
Reading Time: 11 minutesTo secure an agent as a screenwriter, craft a strong portfolio with your best scripts, research agents specializing in your genre, network... Read more.
How To Write A Logline For A Movie, Short Film Or TV Series (With Examples)
Reading Time: 10 minutesYou are an aspiring screenwriter looking to sell your screenplays. To seal the deal, you need a solid pitch. Whether you pitch in person... Read more.
How To Come Up With Good Plot Ideas For Your Next Short Film Or Feature
Reading Time: 12 minutesYou might have a good idea for a story’s premise, but how do you come up with the plot? Creating good plot ideas requires a working... Read more.
How To Become A Screenwriter For Netflix (Do’s and Don’ts)
Reading Time: 3 minutesYou can become a writer for Netflix by selling a show to Netflix, getting hired to work on an existing show by the showrunner, or acing... Read more.
Can You Become A Screenwriter Without A Degree? Pros & Cons.
Reading Time: 12 minutesYou do not in any way need a degree to be a screenwriter. All you need to be a screenwriter is a series of screenplays that can attract... Read more.
What Are the Rhetorical Appeals? Definition + Ethos, Pathos, Logos in Film & Ads
Reading Time: 9 minutesWhat Are the Rhetorical Appeals? Definition & Meaning Ethos, Pathos, and Logos are three rhetorical appeals used to persuade an audience... Read more.
What is The Hollywood Model (aka “Berettermodellen”)? Definition & Examples
Reading Time: 7 minutesWhat is The Hollywood Model? Definition & Meaning The Hollywood Model (aka the “narrative model” or “plot model”)... Read more.