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Inner Workings of Snyder's (2005) Crisis in Screenplay

All is Lost and Dark Night of the Soul (Snyder, 2005) are key components of a successful transition to the final act.

Screenwriting 102: Recipe for the Perfect Character

Since structure and character are one and the same, building the perfect character is central to a strong story.

Conflict Management in Story: The Five-Point Finale

The Five-Point Finale is a method to write any kind of ending according to Blake Snyder, author of the famous "Save the Cat!" (2005) book.

Screenwriting 102: Journey to the Center of a Script

Famous screenwriting lecturer, Robert McKee teaches proper screenplay structure.

Screenwriting 102: Uncovering The Truth of Story

What makes a screenplay successful? It is not the structure, despite what Syd Field (1979) and Blake Snyder (2005) suggest.

Beating the Standards: The Moviemaking Behind Pixar

This article analyzes the outstanding process of Pixar moviemaking.

Story Circles: The Hero's Journey

Story circles are an alternative to the traditional linear design in stosry structures.

Crafting a Story Finale: The Chekhov’s Gun Principle

Chekhov's Gun is a common asset among writers, here's how to use it and what exactly it can be shown.

Marketing The Script: The Logline

The logline is one of the most efficient tools to present and sell a screenplay.

Screenwriting 101: Three-Act Structure in Practice

Despite all the structure theories out there, they are only guidelines to screenwriting.

Screenwriting 101: Three Act Structure III - Rigidity

The most successful spec screenwriter shares his knowledge on story structure. The only problem: it is too rigid.

Animated Storytelling: The Power of Netflix’s BoJack Horseman

This article discusses the influence and success of the animated series BoJack Horseman.