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10 Great Examples of Film Satire & Social Commentary
Social commentary but make it entertaining: 10 film satires that successfully do both.
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Jan 143 min read


10 Things That Inspire My Creative Writing Process
Stuck in a creative rut? These are the 10 activities that inspired my creative writing over the last year.
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Jan 113 min read


Using Story Archetypes & Story Tropes to Frame Your Story
What are story templates or archetypes and how can you use them to help craft & generate compelling concepts for film, series or social media?
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Dec 8, 20253 min read




Writers' Block? Here are 8 Ways to Find Your Creative Mojo
8 strategies to help you find your creative mojo when writers block, or creative burnout hits.
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Nov 19, 20254 min read


Breaking Down the Three Act Structure of Ballad of a Small Player
A summary of the film BALLAD OF A SMALL PLAYER that breaks down its three act structure and visual depiction of theme.
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Nov 10, 20255 min read


Creating Hooks for a Series Concept in TV Writing
Power multiple episodes and seasons with a well-planned concept.
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Oct 31, 20254 min read


How to Write a Series for TV or Social Media
Discover how to write a TV series or micro drama with expert tips on planning, developing and writing character arcs, storylines and scripts.
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Oct 9, 20254 min read


So You Want to Get into TV Writing: Here's What I Know
How to get your script on the screen: a personal account of getting into TV writing and the state of the industry today.
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Sep 30, 20258 min read


Storytelling and Social Media: Writing Short Form Drama Content
Use the power of serialized storytelling to increase engagement, reach and sales on social media.
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Sep 12, 20253 min read


Jungian Character Archetypes in Storytelling
How to use Jungian character archetypes in storytelling.
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Aug 31, 20253 min read


How to Write a Screenplay: The Basics of Writing for the Screen
Master the basics of how to write a screenplay. Learn how to get started writing for film, TV and social media with expert tips and practical techniques.
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Aug 24, 20256 min read


7 Books on How to Write Stories
7 Books on how to write stories you should read if you're serious about being a writer.
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Aug 10, 20252 min read


How to Write a Story Audiences will Love: 6 Key Elements to Consider
Six crucial elements to writing a successful story.
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Jul 12, 20254 min read


Character Arcs & Finding your Healing Star
Finding your healing star and learning how to create characters for a story.
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Jul 1, 20253 min read


7 Reasons Why You Should Write a Screenplay
Is writing a screenplay on your bingo card this year?
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Jun 2, 20255 min read


Autopsy of WEDNESDAY Pilot Episode: How to Set up a Story Concept in 8 Minutes.
We've performed a structural autopsy on the first eight minutes of WEDNESDAY S01 E01 to reveal the secrets behind addictive storytelling.
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Apr 28, 20255 min read


15 TV Series Set In Small Towns: The Strange & The Spooky
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
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Oct 7, 20247 min read


How to Create Complex Characters & Unique Story that Captivates Audiences.
Read about the link between story and character, how it leads to unique narratives and captivated audiences.
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Feb 26, 20244 min read


Barbie & The Hero's Journey
Is Barbie a feminist antidote to The Godfather?
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Aug 1, 20233 min read
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