The Screenwrightist

Many writers overlook short form material, concentrating on full-length works such as novels, films, and plays. Though longer works can seem more fulfilling and more in demand than shorter pieces, there are some great reasons to put effort into short writings. A short film especially...

Many writers just write whatever comes in their head and when it feels "finished" they bring it to friends and then share it with the world. They do not believe in any kind of act structure and feel constrained by the idea of craft. These writers yearn to be able to do whatever...

Writing is mostly a solitary activity. Since writing only requires a writer and a writing instrument, writers spend a fair amount of time alone. Although others can be around as the writing happens, they are not necessary and can even sometimes get in the way.

In stories written for the stage and many written for television series the bulk of the conflict will be between people. One person or another will want something from someone else or want them to do something for them. Of course there would be no story if they easily...

Character internal conflict is conflict of ideas. A character needs to make a decision of some kind and doesn't know for certain which way to go. If that character isn't certain of what they desire the decision they make will be on that front. Internal conflict could also arise...