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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.

Kristina Jilly
Aug 24, 20256 min read


10 Great Summertime Films to Watch
Fun and critically-acclaimed films to watch that will deliver on the summer vibes.

Kristina Jilly
Aug 15, 20253 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.

Kristina Jilly
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.

Kristina Jilly
Jul 12, 20254 min read


Character Arcs & Finding your Healing Star
Finding your healing star and learning how to create characters for a story.

Kristina Jilly
Jul 1, 20253 min read


Your Friends & Neighbors: Do we Need Another TV Series About the Rich?
Do we need another show about rich, white people?

Kristina Jilly
Jun 16, 20254 min read


Matthew Wong at the Albertina Museum, Vienna
Last week I was blown away by a temporary exhibition at the Albertina in Vienna. This is one of the main museums in the city and it...

Kristina Jilly
Jun 4, 20252 min read


7 Reasons Why You Should Write a Screenplay
Is writing a screenplay on your bingo card this year?

Kristina Jilly
Jun 2, 20255 min read


Why International Productions Film in Hungary
Hungary has become the second largest filming hub in Europe after London. Why?

Kristina Jilly
May 10, 20253 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.

Kristina Jilly
Apr 28, 20255 min read


Micro Drama: Storytelling in Bite-Sized Form
In a world where attention spans are shrinking and content is consumed at lightning speed, vertical drama (sometimes known as micro dramas) have emerged as a popular form of storytelling. These ultra-short narratives try to pack the emotional depth of a full-length screenplay into just a few minutes, making them a perfect form of escapism for digital audiences in a hurry. But not only can these dramas be consumed quickly, they can also be made quickly and at an affordable cos

Kristina Jilly
Mar 25, 20254 min read


David Lynch’s Twin Peaks 35 years later: A Writer's Perspective
Rewatching David Lynch’s Twin Peaks 35 years later from a writer's perspective.

Kristina Jilly
Jan 31, 20255 min read


What to Watch December 2024
Want to disconnect from reality in December? Here's what to watch over the holiday season.

Kristina Jilly
Dec 2, 20244 min read


20 Rules of Writing from Stephen King
I don't want to brag, but, I'm really good at procrastination. Most writers are, but I think I take it to the next level. And there’s...

Kristina Jilly
Nov 27, 20245 min read


Pedro Almodóvar: Legendary Filmmaker and Screenwriter Wins at 81st Venice Film Festival
Pedro Almodóvar wins at the 81st Venice Film Festival: What makes his screenplays so successful?

Kristina Jilly
Sep 9, 20243 min read


Bodkin: A Small Town Big Drama Netflix TV Series
Waiting for part 2 of season 3 to drop or looking for an antidote to Bridgerton fever? Try Bodkin.

Kristina Jilly
Jun 9, 20241 min read


The Power of Silence in Scene Writing: Tony Soprano Goes to Therapy.
Watch the scene that introduced the world to Tony Soprano and note the use of silences and subtext!

Kristina Jilly
May 9, 20242 min read


How to Create a Successful Story Concept
Steps to creating a successful story concept that captures audience attention and sustains it over time.

Kristina Jilly
Apr 30, 20243 min read


The Truth Behind Baby Reindeer: A Writer's Journey into Authentic Vulnerability
Baby Reindeer from a writer's perspective: what is it about this story that has hit the mark with audiences?

Kristina Jilly
Apr 22, 20243 min read


5 TV Scenes That Reveal Character & Motivation Through Subtext.
5 TV scenes that illustrate how to reveal character and motivation in interesting and unique ways.

Kristina Jilly
Mar 29, 20244 min read
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