What Is a Premise in Writing And How To Find It
What is a premise in writing? It tends to be a mystery, because depending on which screenwriting book you’ll read, you’ll probably find a different explanation of it.
How to Grab the Viewers Attention – The Dramatic Question
No matter what you write in your screenplay or how you write it, there is not a single screenwriter who doesn’t care to dazzle the viewers of their film and keep them interested for the entire movie. How do you hook your film viewers attention for the entire movie? One of the most important tools to do that is the Dramatic Question!
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?
Story, Plot, Genre & Theme: What Are There In A Film?
What are the differences between story, plot, genre and theme? Very often we confuse the meanings of story and plot. Let’s clarify them!
How To Find The Inciting Incident In A Story
Remember those fairy tales we used to tell (or read to us) when we were little? They all started with “Once upon a time, there was… this… and there was that… and everything was like this. Until one day…” Well, that “one day” is the Inciting Incident (or Catalyst) of the story.
How To Find Plot Point 1 In Your Screenplay
One of the easier plot points to find is the Plot Point 1 or Turning Point 1. Because it’s right before the end of Act 1 and the beginning of Act 2. It’s when the adventure actually starts. But, what do we mean when we say Act 2. We (usually) mean the Middle of the story. There are some easy tips on how to find the beginning of Act 2 here as well as a video here.
How to find The Beginning of Act 2 (video)
In my opinion, the Beginning of Act 2 is probably the easiest plot point there is to find. I’ve created a video for you with everything you need to know on how to locate the second Act in a story or a film, based on the 3-Act Structure model. Act 2 begins when the adventure actually starts. What do we mean when we say Act 2 in the 3 Act Structure Model? We (usually) mean the Middle of the story. Try not to confuse the Middle with the Midpoint. I explain here thoroughly what the Midpoint is. And when the Middle begins? Right after we have learned all the backstory. Think of it…
