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Compelling introductions for your characters is your chance to make a lasting impression on your audience and set the tone for the character's journey.

From providing emotional support to offering comic relief, sidekick characters can add depth, complexity, and a layer of human connection to your screenplay.

Whether you're writing a thriller, romance, or comedy, consider how these 17 beats could help you craft a story that keeps your audience on the edge of their seat.

You've written a killer pilot for your TV show, but what's next? Creating repeatable habits, procedures, and behaviors for your characters, of course!

Pitching a movie or a TV show can be a daunting task, but with preparation and understanding of the process, it can also be a rewarding experience. 

For screenwriters looking to delve into the mystery genre, it's essential to understand the differences between two popular subgenres: cozy and hardboiled mysteries.

Every story needs a great antagonist, a character who challenges the protagonist and drives the conflict of the narrative. But not all villains are created equal. 

Mystery Box storytelling is a term coined by JJ Abrams, the creator of hit TV shows like Lost and Alias. The technique is all about keeping the audience guessing and engaged.

Never underestimate the power of a well-crafted and earned yet surprising reversal, reveal, or twist to become a memorable moment that can go viral and infect the fan pop zeitgeist.

Crafting a logline or story paragraph is an essential step in developing a compelling screenplay. It can help focus your ideas, clarify your story's central conflict, and pitch to potential buyers or collaborators. 

John Wick is a film that will be remembered for years to come as a shining example of how to craft not just an effective action flick but to launch a character-centric franchise.

Multiplatform Storytelling isn’t required when introducing a new IP to the world, but it can provide value. Not just for the audience, but the creative team exploring and expanding the fictional world they’re creating.

Like short films, short stories are a unique form of storytelling that must capture attention in a matter of minutes. Let’s hear what makes a good short story, according to the wisdom of some of the greatest writers of all time.

Crafting a compelling scene or sequence is not only about entertaining the audience but also about moving the story forward and revealing character traits.

The classic hero is a character who sacrifices personal happiness to pursue an unattainable goal that serves the greater good, while the anti-hero performs morally correct actions while acting primarily out of self-interest.

In early Hollywood, movies were typically composed of eight separate reels. Screenwriters soon discovered that these reels could be used to divide the narrative into eight distinct segments or sequences, each with its own purpose and arc.

Conflict is the lifeblood of storytelling; it's the engine that drives your story forward and keeps your audience engaged.

Understanding the importance and proper execution of scenes and sequels is crucial for crafting a compelling, well-paced narrative.

To create a compelling character backstory, you need to consider elements such as name, special skill, appearance, personality, background, Achilles heel, dramatic question, unique voice, and synecdoche.