Syntax EssentialsOpen menu Insert Image What is Syntax Insert Image What is Passive Voice Insert Image What is Active Voice Insert Image Active vs. Passive Voice Sentence StructureOpen menu Insert Image What is Sentence Structure Insert Image Simple Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound-Complex Sentence Structure Insert Image Complex Sentence Structure… Continue reading Active vs. Passive Voice — Differences and Usages Explained
Syntax EssentialsOpen menu Insert Image What is Syntax Insert Image What is Passive Voice Insert Image What is Active Voice Insert Image Active vs. Passive Voice Sentence StructureOpen menu Insert Image What is Sentence Structure Insert Image Simple Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound-Complex Sentence Structure Insert Image Complex Sentence Structure… Continue reading What is a Simple Sentence Structure — Examples and Tips for Writers
Syntax EssentialsOpen menu Insert Image What is Syntax Insert Image What is Passive Voice Insert Image What is Active Voice Insert Image Active vs. Passive Voice Sentence StructureOpen menu Insert Image What is Sentence Structure Insert Image Simple Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound-Complex Sentence Structure Insert Image Complex Sentence Structure… Continue reading What is a Complex Sentence Structure — Examples and Tips
Syntax EssentialsOpen menu Insert Image What is Syntax Insert Image What is Passive Voice Insert Image What is Active Voice Insert Image Active vs. Passive Voice Sentence StructureOpen menu Insert Image What is Sentence Structure Insert Image Simple Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound-Complex Sentence Structure Insert Image Complex Sentence Structure… Continue reading What is Syntax — Definition, Examples & Why It Matters
BasicsOpen menu Insert Image Antagonist Insert Image Hero Insert Image Anti Hero Insert Image Tragic Hero Insert Image Superhero Insert Image Anti-Villain Insert Image Villain Character TropesOpen menu Insert Image Common Character Types Insert Image Character Archetypes Insert Image Types of Villains Insert Image Femme Fatale Insert Image Mad Scientist Insert Image Mary Sue Why… Continue reading What is a Superhero — Definition, Types and Characteristics
Syntax EssentialsOpen menu Insert Image What is Syntax Insert Image What is Passive Voice Insert Image What is Active Voice Insert Image Active vs. Passive Voice Sentence StructureOpen menu Insert Image What is Sentence Structure Insert Image Simple Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound-Complex Sentence Structure Insert Image Complex Sentence Structure… Continue reading What is Passive Voice in Writing — Definition, Examples & Tips
Syntax EssentialsOpen menu Insert Image What is Syntax Insert Image What is Passive Voice Insert Image What is Active Voice Insert Image Active vs. Passive Voice Sentence StructureOpen menu Insert Image What is Sentence Structure Insert Image Simple Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound-Complex Sentence Structure Insert Image Complex Sentence Structure… Continue reading What is Active Voice in Writing — Definition, Examples & Tips
Syntax EssentialsOpen menu Insert Image What is Syntax Insert Image What is Passive Voice Insert Image What is Active Voice Insert Image Active vs. Passive Voice Sentence StructureOpen menu Insert Image What is Sentence Structure Insert Image Simple Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound Sentence Structure Insert Image Compound-Complex Sentence Structure Insert Image Complex Sentence Structure… Continue reading What is Sentence Structure — Examples and Tips for Writers
Irony Explained: The Ultimate Guide (FREE Ebook)A comprehensive and straightforward guide for any storyteller looking to wield the power of irony.We’ll cover the various types of irony and their unique storytelling values so you can expand your writer’s toolkit. Download Now What is IronyUnderstanding the various types of irony, you’ll be able to write more… Continue reading Irony Explained — The Ultimate Guide for Storytellers
⌂ Types OF IronyVerbal IronySituational IronyDramatic Irony We encounter irony every day: in our favorite movies, TV shows, and in our own lives. Most people have a general understanding of irony but there are also a lot of misconceptions about it. For example, were you aware that there are 3 different types of irony? In this… Continue reading 3 Types of Irony Every Storyteller Should Know (with Examples)
Martin Scorsese is widely considered one of the finest filmmakers of his or any generation. Of his long list of masterpieces, his enduring classic Taxi Driver remains one of the most beloved. One scene in particular has permeated the zeitgeist in a way few scenes manage to do: the iconic and oft-quoted “You talking to… Continue reading You Talking to Me? — Breaking Down Taxi Driver’s Iconic Scene
After their first viewing, many people need the Vertigo movie explained. This Alfred Hitchcock film is beguiling and its initial release in 1958 was disappointing. It made significantly less than other Hitchcock films to date and it was widely panned by critics. Subsequently, Hitchcock bought back the rights to the film but it was widely… Continue reading Vertigo Movie Explained — Plot, Characters, Themes & Legacy
How to Format a ScreenplayOpen menu Insert Image Formatting a Screenplay Insert Image Margins Insert Image Scene Headings Insert Image Sluglines Insert Image Action / Description Insert Image Action Breaks Insert Image Character Cues Insert Image Dialogue Insert Image Transitions Insert Image Chyrons Insert Image Flashbacks Insert Image TV Script Format 101 FREE Movie Scripts:… Continue reading Formatting a Screenplay: How to Put Your Story Into Screenplay Format
Few film endings are as iconic and impactful as the unforgettable resolution to The Graduate. Be sure to watch our video essay below for a full breakdown of The Graduate ending scene, then read on for further analysis. We’ll be digging into the four factors that culminate in the film’s ending being as effective as… Continue reading The Graduate Ending Scene — Breaking Down an Iconic Finale
Writing contests are great ways to build your portfolio, and hone your writing skills. For emerging writers especially, the price to pay is usually quite small, while the rewards range from getting published to receiving thousands. Not a bad trade-off. The only reasonable downside is all the extra work…for well…all the extra rejection. Ah, I’m only… Continue reading Short Story Contests Worth Your Time — Prizes, Fees, Deadlines
With new streaming platforms emerging every year and binge watching becoming an art form, the television industry needs more writers than ever. Unfortunately, there is also more competition than ever. Breaking into the TV industry can be tough, but here are the fundamentals you need to know about becoming a television show writer as well… Continue reading Writing for Television — Format, Genre and Structure
