We’ve spent a lot of time this month talking about narrative. Let’s take a moment to review the other half of the writing in your script: Dialogue. Here are some simple tips on how to create good dialogue and some common pitfalls to avoid while trying to give a believable and distinct voice to your … More Dialogue: Tips and Techniques
Timing is Everything A common mistake among writers is the location of information. When they put information into the narrative is just as important as what they include. If you want to create a mystery or a question for the audience to ponder, then you want to place visual information — a location, an object … More Timing Counts (No Pun Intended)
The Economics of Information The ability to use information and imagery economically and efficiently is a skill that comes with practice and revision. With careful attention, you can create a style of narrative that is effective as well as personal for you. As you hone this skill, you will create a unique way of telling … More The Economics of Information
Happy New Year! It’s a new year. Time to refocus our attention on our work and put to use the things we learned from our past endeavors. Continuing that theme, here are some things to remember when constructing the narrative for your screenplay. Stories happen in real places. Even when the worlds are fantasy, … More Screenplay Narrative: Things to Remember
