screenplay research

The Viking Movie: 10 Elements to Writing This Powerful Sub Genre

November 2, 2026October 6, 2022 by Industrial Scripts

In many ways, the Viking movie is a sub-genre as old as the cinematic form itself. And Vikings have certainly been an integral part of folklore and storytelling for centuries. However, the Viking movie seems to have found new life in recent years. Not only that but Viking tropes find their way into movies and TV shows that have another primary genre, such as the Thor series. So how can you weave Viking elements into a screenplay? What do you

The 10 ESSENTIAL Elements of a Historical Fiction Script

November 2, 2026December 17, 2021 by Industrial Scripts

Table of ContentsWhat is Historical Fiction?The 10 Key Elements of a Historical Fiction Script1. Pick a Moment in History and Explore Surrounding Events2. Plant Verbal and Visual Seeds3. Create Convincing Characters4. Explore Complex Relationships5. Pay Attention to Manners of Speech6. Get a Feel For How People Lived7. Cast Your Net Wide8. Utilize the Power of Setting9. Explore Contrasting Perspectives10. Consider Alternate HistoriesHistorical Fiction: In Conclusion, A Match Made in Heaven What is Historical Fiction? At face value, the definition of

What is Method Writing? Meaningless Buzzword or Useful Tool?

November 2, 2026May 25, 2021 by Industrial Scripts

The market for stories has a wealth of new entrants every year. This is of little help to most writers who do not need any further reminders that they are in a tough industry. New approaches to writing, however, could be helpful to some writers seeking to stand out in such a competitive field or to break through writer’s block. And one approach that has gathered momentum in recent times is “method writing”. Table of ContentsIntroduction: What is Method Writing?Employing

How Do You Research a Screenplay? 10 Elements of Superb Screenplay Research

November 2, 2026April 26, 2021 by Industrial Scripts

There is a lot of advice on the screenwriting process but screenplay research and the act of finding, gathering and implementing information into your writing is a little more shrouded in mystery. Sometimes the subject matter and characters you’re writing about are very familiar to you and you can simply draw on what you already know. But other times you may need to write about something or someone very different from your own personal experiences, and then you’re faced with the task