As a regular contributor to Culture Hacker, I often think about how technology is affecting storytelling. How are audiences receiving their entertainment? How are storytellers delivering entertainment? And how can we as screenwriters get involved …

So, what’s you story? Answer this question and you’ll probably include a bit about where you came from, where you are, and where you’re going. The first portion of this answer is your character backstory.
The …

For the many aspiring screenwriters out there who suddenly found themselves without a job due to the relentless reaper of an economy, consider this your chance to make writing your full time gig.
Professional writers are …

While the majority of writers out there claim to be suffering from what’s called “writer’s block,” — the inability to write — I’m a firm believer that writer’s block is just a creative excuse not …

Questions and confusion surrounding the correct form of screenplay sluglines have always been in the air, so I thought I’d share a few examples, good and bad, from actual screenplays I covered as a story …

I’m a big fan of using myth in screenwriting. Not only is it a sound guideline for screenwriters, but also because is has helped screenwriters create some of the most memorable stories and moments for …