screenwriting techniques

Suspenseful Movies: QUICK Tricks for Writing Suspense

November 2, 2026April 26, 2023 by Industrial Scripts

No film technique elicits the fear of the unknown more effectively than writing suspense. As humans, we’d rather know something bad is coming, than be in the unknown. This is why suspenseful movies grab us. “The oldest and strongest kind of fear, is fear of the unknown” H.P. Lovecraft So how do we write suspenseful movies and write suspense as a Jedi mind-power that triggers this visceral emotion? Let’s explore. Table of ContentsWhat is Suspense?How to Write Suspenseful Movies1. High

70 ESSENTIAL Literary Devices to Aid Your Screenwriting

November 2, 2026January 30, 2023 by Industrial Scripts

Are you trying to write your first screenplay but don’t know how to give your screenplay flair? Or perhaps, you’re a budding screenwriter looking for some new techniques to elevate your work. In this article, we’re going to break down techniques that help stitch together but also elevate your screenplay: literary devices. What is a Literary Device? Literary devices are the techniques that writers use to add meaning and depth to their work. Without them, stories would be far less coherent, compelling

What is the But and Therefore Rule in Screenwriting?

November 2, 2026November 22, 2022 by Industrial Scripts

Matt Stone and Trey Parker But and Therefore Rule

In every screenwriting class, you are going to learn about many rules. However, the most important one is always the same: give the story energy to keep the viewers engaged. Keeping an audience entertained is, after all, the entire purpose of a story. However, everyone who has ever tried to write a script will have found themselves in a position where maintaining a constant engaging narrative that relates to the audience and has a logical flow to it is hard

5 VITAL Lessons Screenwriters Can Take from Aaron Sorkin Scripts

October 30, 2026July 20, 2022 by Industrial Scripts

Aaron Sorkin is one of the few screenwriters whose name alone can get a film greenlit. And Aaron Sorkin scripts not only make great TV or film blueprints but are …

Writing Dramatic Irony in Screenwriting: The Key Steps

November 2, 2026December 13, 2021 by Industrial Scripts

Table of ContentsWhat is Dramatic Irony?Three Common Types of Irony Key Ways to Use Dramatic Irony in Screenwriting1. Using Dramatic Irony for Suspense 2. Using Alternative Perspectives 3. Engrossing the Audience in the Character’s Tragedy 4. Writing Dramatic Irony for Humour 5. Creating Empathy for Naive Characters Things to Watch Out for When Writing Dramatic Irony In Conclusion: Writing Dramatic Irony EffectivelyIn Summary What is Dramatic Irony? Simply put, dramatic irony is a form of irony. It is both a