A Strong Spine In life a strong spine means a strong body, upright posture and the ability to move with agility and force. A plot is not all that different. A strong Story Spine ensures that your plot will move with a forcefulness that compels the reader to stay engaged. Elements of a Story Spine … More Spine Structure Checklist
Review and Reiteration Writing is an iterative exercise. A script is never nailed in one draft. A script is honed through repetition, sculpting away what’s not needed until all that remains is story we want to tell. We’ve discussed everything from Plot and Story to Dialogue, Narrative, Themes and Metaphors. With all that in mind, … More Translating Loglines into Story Spines
The Content… When thinking about images and themes in film, it is important to understand that a special language is created between the viewer and what is seen on screen. As images, musical themes, dialogue and even colors are repeated in a film, a history of meaning is created for the viewer. Often these symbols … More Symbols in Film
The Sign Says… Continuing our discussion of Semiotics, if you think about it, a film is made up of nothing but images. Made up of light or pixels, these images and symbols along with music, effects and dialogue are the building blocks of your screenplay in its realized form. Using these images and symbols creatively … More Signs and Symbols in Film
Truth and Lies Pablo Picasso once said, “Art is the lie that tells the truth.” While screenwriting is more of a craft of which we are trying to write to specific set of commercial requirements and expectations, there is an art to a well-written script. Emotional Truth At the end of the day, the goal … More The Lie That Tells the Truth
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