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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Choosing the Right Story as a Screenwriter

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:02:17 +0000

Choosing the right story to write is a crucial decision for any screenwriter. With countless ideas swirling in your mind, it can be challenging to pinpoint the one that will ...

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20 GREAT Jesse Armstrong Quotes for Screenwriters

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 09:24:00 +0000

He’s the creator and showrunner of one of the biggest shows of the last few years, Succession. So we take a look at 20 fascinating Jesse Armstrong quotes to see ...

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15 INSPIRING Damien Chazelle Quotes for Writers & Filmmakers

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 07:38:00 +0000

He’s a modern-day Hollywood heavyweight. But it’s easy to forget that it’s not long ago at all that Damien Chazelle was the industry’s hottest new thing. He’s a director who ...

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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. ...

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What are the 15 Worst Short Film Cliches You MUST Avoid?

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 08:07:00 +0000

Short films are as prominent as ever as an effective form of expression for emerging filmmakers. However, a constantly used form runs the risk of certain techniques becoming overused and ...

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15 Sam Mendes Quotes to INSPIRE Writers & Filmmakers

Industrial Scripts — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:40:00 +0000

Both an Oscar winner and a blockbuster director, the breadth of Sam Mendes’ work perfectly demonstrates his versatile talent. And the 15 Sam Mendes quotes we’ve picked below illustrate how ...

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15 Striking Martin McDonagh Quotes for Writers and Filmmakers

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:40:00 +0000

He’s one of the most distinctive contemporary writers; someone who entertains and shocks in equal measure. His films are bold, action-packed but most of all, hilarious. In this striking mix, ...

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How Do You Break into the Film Industry? 10 Important Lessons

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:10:00 +0000

The film industry is infamously hard to break into. This applies whether you’re behind the scenes, in post-production or right in front of the camera. It can be tricky to ...

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15 David O. Russell Quotes Writers & Filmmakers Can Learn From

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:35:00 +0000

He’s one of the most charismatic contemporary American directors; someone who manages to craft intriguing and intimate stories with big stars attached. But what makes David O. Russell tick creatively? ...

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5 VITAL Lessons Screenwriters Can Take from Aaron Sorkin Scripts

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:20:00 +0000

Aaron Sorkin is one of the few screenwriters whose name alone can get a film greenlit. And Aaron Sorkin scripts not only make great TV or film blueprints but are ...

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15 Great Taika Waititi Quotes for Writers & Filmmakers

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:33:00 +0000

He’s one of the biggest contemporary Hollywood directors. And his wit and charisma stand him out from the crowd. It’s easy to forget though that there is some serious craft ...

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15 Matt Reeves Quotes to INSPIRE Writers and Filmmakers

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:08:00 +0000

He’s emerged as one of the most striking directors of the 21st century. Quietly he’s helmed some of the biggest hits of the 2010s and 2020s, managing to infuse big ...

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An Interview with 2021 TITAN Awards Winner James Foye

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 07:56:00 +0000

About The TITAN Awards The TITAN Awards is a global, prestigious screenwriting contest whereby material competes against its own kind for as long as possible over the course of a contest cycle. Horror feature vs ...

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An Interview with 2021 TITAN Awards Winner Todd Restler

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:35:00 +0000

About The TITAN Awards The TITAN Awards is a prestigious annual screenwriting contest whereby material competes against its own kind for as long as possible over the course of a contest cycle. Horror feature vs ...

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20 Terrific Ricky Gervais Quotes to INSPIRE Writers and Filmmakers

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 19:20:00 +0000

Comedy writer, director and actor Ricky Gervais has been bracing our screens since the early 2000s. Often outspoken and straight-talking, Gervais has conquered the comedy genre with his broad array ...

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The 25 Best Screenwriting Podcasts for Screenwriters to Learn From

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:15:00 +0000

With a wide variety of screenwriting podcasts available, there’s plenty of content for screenwriters to learn from. You can learn the best of screenwriting with insightful success stories, or the ...

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The 10 Best TED Talks For Screenwriters and What They Teach

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:30:00 +0000

There are many TED talks out there for writers, screenwriters and storytellers. In this article, we’ll focus on 10 of the most relevant and best talks for screenwriters and writers ...

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Neil Gaiman MasterClass Review: Is it Worth It?

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 10:15:00 +0000

Our review scores for the Neil Gaiman MasterClass: Lessons – 7/10 Workbook – 7/10 The Community – 8/10 Value – 7.5/10 Overall Verdict – Thumbs Up! What is MasterClass? MasterClass ...

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20 Aaron Sorkin Quotes for Screenwriting INSPIRATION

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 05 May 2021 11:40:00 +0000

Where do you start with Aaron Sorkin? His screenplays are the best way to get to know why he is so revered as a screenwriter. However, we’ve compiled some Aaron ...

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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 ...

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Writers Advice: 50 Gems of Wisdom from Industry Titans

Industrial Scripts — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:20:00 +0000

Every screenwriter needs advice. Put simply, a career won’t progress without listening and taking heed of the right advice. Writers advice can be easy to find. But great advice, well ...

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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 ...

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Stop Obsessing About One Script Reader’s Notes

Industrial Scripts — Tue, 22 May 2018 15:32:46 +0000

At Industrial Scripts, we hear it all the time. You can almost hear the echoing footsteps of the query, before it arrives: “Can I have the same script reader as ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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The Insider Interviews: Rob Kraitt

Industrial Scripts — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 15:19:06 +0000

The Insider Interviews series started in 2010 as a set of recorded interviews, featuring the likes of Tom Hiddleston, Gareth Unwin, who produced THE KING’S SPEECH, Ben Wheatley and Hossein Amini, the Oscar-nominated writer of DRIVE and THE TWO ...

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The Insider Interviews: Robert McKee

Industrial Scripts — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:32:19 +0000

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“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 ...

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