Social commentary but make it entertaining: 10 film satires that successfully do both.

What is it about a small town that attracts viewers like a magnet? For me, the love affair with small town drama began thirty odd years ago with Twin Peaks. Who could forget the cherry pie-obsessed FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper investigating Laura Palmer's murder (a girl with a lot of secrets), or the simply bizarre dancing dwarf in the Red Room? Thanks to iconic shows like this, audiences have certain expectations about series set in small towns. Namely, that they should

Read about the link between story and character, how it leads to unique narratives and captivated audiences.

Join me while I write a film for a director. Learn what a "treatment" and "scene-by-scene" are in the film writing process and why some time away from a project can be invaluable.

Techniques used in TV writing and advice from four legendary TV writers on storytelling that will change how you approach writing a story.

It might sound too formulaic. But planning before you write a screenplay will help shape your story and give it the momentum it needs to keep an audience riveted.

What does breaking the fourth wall mean? Which TV shows have used it and can it work successfully in TV writing?

Looking at THELMA AND LOUISE'S themes, how the film's held up over time, as well as the structure of its screenplay.

Billy Butcher is a complex character. The many sides to his personality not only make for compelling viewing – they serve an important function in the storytelling framework.