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120 of the BEST Scene Prompts to Kickstart Your Writing

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Writing Scene Prompts
Table of ContentsWhat are Scene Prompts?What Should You Do With Scene Prompts?Tense Scene PromptsSad Scene PromptsHappy Scene PromptsAction Scene PromptsScene Prompts That Involve Certain Elements Neutral Scene Prompts What are Scene Prompts? Scene prompts are there to help writers get their creative juices flowing. Say a screenwriter finds themselves stuck during a script, unsure of how to add a scene to move the narrative forward. Or they can’t come up with a good idea for a screenplay in the first

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What is the But and Therefore Rule in Screenwriting?

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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

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15 AWESOME Dan Harmon Quotes for Screenwriters

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Dan Harmon Screenwriting Quotes
He’s one of the most critically acclaimed comedy screenwriters out there, known most famously for Rick and Morty. In general, Dan Harmon is not afraid to break down barriers and deconstruct the norm when it comes to writing. But how does he do it? Well, we’ve put together 15 Dan Harmon quotes to teach screenwriters about his unique approach to writing as well as his tenacious work ethic and attitude to life. Dan Harmon – Beginnings Born and raised in

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The 22 PIXAR STORYTELLING RULES: Lessons for Screenwriters

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Up Storytelling
Pixar films are some of the most well-crafted stories in cinema history. And so it’s no wonder that there appear to be Pixar storytelling rules that writers and directors of these movies typically follow. In 2011, a Pixar story artist, Emma Coats, wrote and tweeted a list of “Story Rules” she learned while working for Pixar. Note: She has now stated she wishes she had called them “guidelines” instead. The so-called guidelines were essentially a number of tips for writers

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How to Create a Writing Schedule: The KEYS to Building a Writing Routine

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Writing Schedule
Writing is hard, there’s no denying it. Sitting down staring at a computer, typewriter or piece of paper and putting words together to create a story is difficult. It can feel like standing at the bottom of a mountain, wondering how on Earth you’re going to get up to the top. However, creating a writing schedule and writing routine is a simple way to make the impossible seem possible. Establishing a writing routine is pivotal to making writing a part

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10 ESSENTIAL Screenwriting Exercises to Move Your Script Forward

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Screenwriting Exercises, Shakespeare in Love
At some point in writing a script, a screenwriter will have trouble finding inspiration. If writer’s block gets you down, the trick is to keep on writing. But sometimes you also need a prompt or a structure to help move your writing forward. This is where screenwriting exercises can prove vital, helping you maintain writing momentum but refreshing your approach. The goal is to think outside the box. You might be surprised by the things you come up with that

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