• Screenwriters Beginners,  Screenwriting Techniques,  Story Structure

    10+1 Questions on How to Create the Best Protagonist

    How to Create the Best Protagonist

    Stories have different kinds of characters. Every story has a main character, called the hero or protagonist. In this post, I would like to share with you the 10 most important questions to ask when trying to create your Protagonist. I know many people will expect questions such as “What is the gender”, “What’s the age or nationality” of your character, “what’s his/her occupation” or even “what are her physical characteristics”. But no, I’m not going to give you this kind of questions. Although, I’m not saying that this information is not important, what I’m saying is that it’s not the essence of your main character. The questions I’m going…

  • Screenwriters Beginners,  Screenwriting Techniques,  Screenwriting Tips

    Discover the Importance of Theme for Better Screenplays

    Hey guys, I’m sure you’ve all have heard talking about Theme a thousand times. Nevertheless, lots of people are wondering ‘What is Theme’ and many find it a bit vague. However, I can guarantee that Theme is the most important element of a screenplay.  That’s why, by the end of this article, I will explain how the theme is going to help you write better screenplays.

  • Story Structure

    How To Write The Best Climax Scene for Your Story

    Hey guys, I’m sure you all have heard screenwriters talking about the Climax. Well, that’s because the Climax is the most expected turning point from the audience. It’s the scene we’re patiently waiting to see through the entire movie.So what exactly is Climax? How can we locate it in movies? And… how can we write Climax in our own stories?

  • Screenwriting Basics,  Screenwriting Tips

    5 Important Steps to Write a Better Logline

    Text: What is a Logline and How to Write it?

    Lots of people are talking about the logline, but what is a logline and why it is so important? How can you write a good logline? In this article I’m going to show you, what is, in my opinion, the best method to use in order to write a strong logline. Keep reading to find out what are the 5 most important steps to write a better logline!

  • Screenwriting Basics,  Screenwriting Tips,  Story Structure

    How To Write A Good Act 2 In Your Screenplay

    ReAct: Act 2 is about reaction

    Hello my fellow screenwriters! In this article I’m going to show you a few tips on how to write Act 2 in your script and what it usually contains. For building Act 2 I am going to use a combination of 3 different structure models as they are suggested by Syd Field, Joseph Campbell and Blake Snyder. I’m going to show you what main parts to include or steps to take on your second act, so you won’t struggle (not much at least).

  • Screenwriters Beginners,  Story Structure

    How To Find Turning Point 2 In Any Story Plot

    In the Act 2, there are two very important plot points: Firstly, the midpoint, which you can find it near the actual middle of the story, dividing the second act in two halves and secondly, the Turning Point 2 (or Plot Point 2), which is near the end of act 2. Of course, there are many important turning points in a story, but, turning point 1 and 2 are the most significant because those points move the story towards a new act. Just like Turning Point 1 pushes the story towards Act 2, Turning Point II pushes the story towards Act 3. These are two major changes in the story,…