When I was sixteen years old I decided that a computer was much more important than a car — I knew that I wanted to make movies, so I was determined to get the tools …

If you’re like me you probably find that your best story ideas come when you least expect them, and that they hardly come at all when you go looking for them. Story is not something …

One thing that always entertains me as a reader is when a screenwriter adds a shade of mystery to a character’s background. It adds depth, darkness, and imperfection, which in turn reflects the human condition.
While …

As we come closer and closer to July, the month I created ScriptXRay (launched the 27th), I felt the need to revamp the site with a new look and a couple ideas in mind.
1. Streamline …

Written by Jessica Carman Wade
My day job consists of owning my own property management company. However its more like a cross between Monty Python, This Old House, Jerry Springer, and Cops. I use my experiences …

Update: If you’re one of many who feel Twilight was one of the best stories ever to pass your eyes, ears, and heart – especially with that dreamy Edward character – since Harry Potter, Romeo …

If you’re interested in sharing your experiences as an aspiring screenwriter with ScriptXRay and its community, check out the POV portion of the site.
The POV was created so aspiring screenwriters could learn what other aspiring …

Character names, in my opinion, are one of the most difficult challenges of creating characters for a screenplay.
At the moment, I have mixed feelings about naming characters. One: I feel that no matter what you …

Last night was pretty much like any other night – I left the office, stopped by the house for my things, went out to dinner, and ended up at my daily writing spot, Barnes & …

Here’s a quick list of 5 resources I find helpful or fun as an aspiring screenwriter. I may have mentioned a few in the past, and I probably mention them again in the future — …

Thanks to Areya for suggesting this post!
My favorite place to write is the bookstore – Barnes and Noble specifically. There’s something about writing in a bookstore that ensnares you with pure inspiration and encouragement that you …

If you’re anything like me, you struggle with the challenge of finding time to write your screenplay on a daily basis. Whether you work an energy-draining day job, have kids, find yourself being consumed by …

This question makes its way into my thoughts every now and then, and though I’m pretty confident, I can’t help but explore the possibility of the “what if.”
We see the typical screenwriter in the cafe …

If you’re like me, it probably takes you a while to find your flow when you sit down to write. I don’t consider this a bad thing as it usually takes me around 20 minutes …

I can’t help but notice that screenwriting continues to be approached more and more from the business side of the trade rather than the artistic and expressive side these days.
Whether you’re skimming the UCLA extension …