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    Screenwiters Department

    Screenwriters, scenarists or script writers, are authors who write the screenplays from which movies and television programs are made. Many of them also work as "script doctors," attempting to change scripts to suit directors or studios; for instance, studio management may have a complaint that the motivations of the characters are unclear or that the dialogue is weak.

    Write a Great Plot
    The plot of your movie is a series of events that drive the story forward. (This is not the same as the Acts discussed in a previous essay.) The Acts are a format for your plot. The plot itself is what drives your story. So think of the Acts as the chassis of your race car and your plot as the driver. . . . keep reading
    A Guide to Real Characters
    Here are tips to keep your characters consistent and interesting . . . keep reading
    How to Write a Short Film Script
    Writing a short script can be a difficult task, but a can have a rewarding ending. Here is a guide to writing short films. . . . keep reading
    The Real Job of a Screenwriter
    Demystifying the job of a screenwriter so you know what you are really getting into. . . . keep reading
    The Importance of Copyrighting Your Script
    Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! Producers, managers, and agents, oh my! Here is how to keep your scripts safe from the dangerous creatures out there. . . . keep reading
    Mapping a 3 Act Film
    Get out your compass and navigate the murky waters of a three act script . . . keep reading
    Creating Unique Story Ideas
    STUDENTS… UNITE AGAINST CRAP. We really mean it. Too many stories seem way too similar. Don't say, "It's all already been done." No, it hasn't. Fight against derivative scripts. . . . keep reading
    Writers' Block: How to Deal
    Tips to help unleash your creativity when you hit a brick wall . . . keep reading
    How to Write a Mystery Script
    Here are the clues to writing a good mystery... . . . keep reading
    What a Plot Really Is
    What is a Plot? Basically a plot is a sequence of events, lined up in a chronological order of a story. The Webster Dictionary defines a plot as: The main story (as of a book or movie). Personally I like to think of it more like the driving force behind the story. . . . keep reading
    The Screenplay in Three Acts
    "Screenplays are structure." ---William Goldman . . . keep reading
    How to Write Realistic Characters in Your Scripts
    Realistic Characters are the Key to a Great Script . . . keep reading
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