Movies & TV

You've written the best screenplay on earth, right... and now what? Writing a screenplay is challenging, but marketing your screenplay takes the word challenging to a whole new level. And...

Many writers dream of writing that big summer blockbuster, the one that induces people to run to the theater. Unfortunately, it's not realistic for everyone to write films that earn a theatrical...

When writing a script for a movie, play, or television show, concentrating on format is almost as important as writing the content. When presenting a screenplay, content is the key and a...

Companies pay millions of dollars each year to make sure they have the best advertisements, and it's easier than you think to make money writing TV commercials. Like anything else, the hardest...

Writing a film review is a great way to get the word out about a movie—it also doubles as a popular college assignment. Whatever your motive for writing a film review, these steps will help you...

Are you interested in making a living as a movie screenwriter? If so, this article is for you. Back in 2000, I watched a video interview with Oscar-award winning screenwriter Ron Bass (Rain Man,...

A shooting script is the final version of a purchased script that the production company uses to actually shoot the movie. It is past the rewrite stage and unlikely to suffer any more revisions or...

Writing a script of any kind, whether mystery or other, is an incredibly tasking & rewarding process. Most people never finish mystery scripts but those that do know the fulfillment brought...

Countless people dream of writing screenplays, but many of them soon realize that more important than just writing screenplays is writing screenplays that sell. Writing screenplays that sell is...

The lure of the movie business attracts screenwriting hopefuls to try their hand at breaking into the film business with the hopes of making it big. Too many beginning screenwriters fall short,...

While a feature film spec script is based on an original idea, spec scripts for networks are based on existing shows. The network spec script showcases a writer's skill, and can be used as a...

Writing a movie script can be a simple as opening up a blank document, pouring out ideas on a page and sifting through them later for the best one. Prepare a movie script by doing any necessary...

The most basic beginning when writing a play is to develop a good story idea that people are currently interested in and would like to watch. Begin developing the plot and other important factors...

When writing for a television show it is important to watch the show religiously, and know all the characters inside and out. Further develop current story lines and stick to the outline of the...

When writing punch lines to jokes know who the punch lines are for and who will be telling them. Write punch lines for specific comedians with tips in this free video on comedy writing from an...

When writing for a television sitcom watch the show religiously and know all the characters inside and out. Make sure to develop multiple story lines and stick to the outline of the show by using...

Sketch writing should be topical and related to current affairs and big news stories. Try to write sketches about timeless issues that people can watch over and over with tips from an experienced...

The most basic beginning when writing a screenplay is to outline plot and story ideas. After drafting story line ideas begin developing characters and other important factors for every screenplay...

A monologue is a long speaking role for an actor to perform alone on a stage or movie screen. Get tips on writing a monologue such as determining tone and knowing the script backwards and...

Writing a monologue requires having some writing experience, developing a character and presenting an epiphany and conflict within a two-minute presentation. Write a monologue to use as audition...

To write a drama screenplay, develop a unique storyline with characters that the audience will relate to and like. Help the audience invest in the characters of a drama so that when problems...

Script writing is both an art and a science; specifically, the ability to creatively transform a message or story into both a written and visual context that will be performed by live actors and,...

If you have an idea for a script and want to get it on paper you are probably anxious to get everything done as quickly as possible, maybe on your two-week vacation. Writing a screenplay is an art...

Some of the most memorable and ground-breaking moments in television have been the result of a mini-series. Roots continues to impress and inspire. Angels in America shed light on the heartbreak...

If you've ever tried to contact a celebrity, you know that getting to them can be a little like fighting your way past an army before traversing drawbridges over moats--only to find another army....

The movies we all love to watch begin with a script. Scriptwriters not only need to be able to tell a story, they need to understand the elements that go into conveying crucial visual information...

Writing a thesis, grocery list and writing in a journal is totally different than creative writing. For many, creative writing is much more difficult and time consuming that writing what is fact...

Writing a television script begins by creating the entire story arch for the span of the season, writing each episode as a chapter within the main storyline and using a text editing program to...

Thousands of movies are made worldwide every year. Movies take us to other places and allow us to live vicariously through the the stories being told on the big screen. Those movies are visual...

The difficulty for most aspiring screenwriters looking to make a movie script online is not the story nor the direction but rather the format. While some programs exist that will provide the...

One of the most intimidating things about writing a script can be putting it in the "script format". Now there is a great program that will help you format your writing into script form...

The world of Hollywood is full of stories and other content that is produced for movie theaters, TV and the Internet. Writing for Hollywood is a competitive business that involves making...

Bear in mind that the ways you can become a writer for Saturday Night Live don't necessarily guarantee you a position as an SNL writer. The amount of back work and experience required just to...

Writing a script for a music video is similar to writing a script for a TV show in that 90 percent of the work is in pre-production. Create a music video script based upon the lyrics and the way...

Everybody knows what a screenplay is, but if you want to be taken seriously as a screenwriter, you need to learn what a treatment is, what it's for, and how to write one. Although a screenplay...

If you're like most people, you've probably watched sitcoms on television and declared, "My family is way funnier than those guys. I should be writing my own show!" Whether your relatives are a...

It's not easy to make good money writing movie reviews online, but with some solid writing skills, persistence, and a good online plan you can make money out of a hobby like writing movie reviews.

To write a TV talk show, determine topics according to the shows demographics, know what type of audience to reach out to, and find good questions to have the interviewer ask. Develop unique...

When writing test scripts, it can be beneficial to buy screenwriting software, such as Final Draft or Movie Magic. Upload templates on screenwriting software to help when writing a test script...

Write a sitcom script by separating the action in three or four acts, setting the scene, writing the character dialog and following the basic format of a sitcom. Learn to write a sitcom script...

Being a television writer is one of the most exciting and lucrative careers in the entertainment industry. However, it requires a lot of hard work and study along with writing talent, and the...

Once you have the perfect idea for the next blockbuster, you may be uncertain about what steps to take to potentially see your idea on the big screen. Your very first step in presenting a...

Whether you write novels, screenplays, short stories or something else, the question arises; what do I write? It’s a question that’s always there, and one that must be asked, no doubt about it.

A writer has to have that moment of inspiration, from which the entire screenplay will flow. Sometimes it's a character that speaks to the writer, or a moment between two people having a...

Writing taglines for movies can be a fantastic job with fantastic perks like watching movies as research. Whether you’ve already landed a job writing taglines, or are trying to land a job,...

Professional screen writing is a craft that takes years to develop, but anyone with a computer and an imagination can learn to write scripts. It takes practice and patience to develop and write a...

How do you break into the TV biz without any experience, and how do you get experience if you can't break into TV? It's a conundrum that has long vexed aspiring freelance writers. Fortunately,...

Thinking of moving to Los Angeles to make it as a writer in the entertainment industry? It's harder than it seems. The competition is ferocious. But knowing a few things can make the journey a...

Dealing with clichés is among the most intuitive parts of a screenplay writing process. As a writer, you have to know when you're approaching the trite and tired, and detour around as best you...

If you're new to writing screenplays and aren't sure if your plot is compelling, your characters believable or your dialogue realistic, you may want to consider starting a screenwriting critique...