How to Write a Montage
We've all seen great examples of montages in cinema and television. In this article we'll show you how they are presented in the script.
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John Finnegan
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What is a 'beat' in Scriptwriting?
We've all seen this from time to time in screenplays. The so-called 'beat' on the page.
John Finnegan
- 3 min
The Morning Show: Writing a Powerful Antagonist
It’s clear why The Morning Show is one of Apple TV’s big hitters from its complex characters to its stellar performances.
John Finnegan
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Avoid This Common Mistake When Reading Scripts
People make this mistake all the time when reading screenplays. Don't fall into the trap of unintentionally imitating their bad habits.
John Finnegan
- 5 min
How to Pace your Screenplay
Pacing relates to the flow of the story as we perceive it. A fast-paced film has a lot of scenes that are generally short and to the point.
John Finnegan
- 6 min
Doubt: Visual Storytelling
A breakdown of a key scene from the 2008 drama Doubt.
John Finnegan
- 3 min
John Wick 3: Following the Rules
John Wick 3: Parabellum is taking the box office by storm. It overtook Avengers Endgame at the box office and has proven to be one of the...
John Finnegan
- 2 min
The Imitation Game: How to Write Flashbacks
I often get asked about writing flashbacks in screenplays. I know that, for some people, writing flashbacks can be seen as the lazy way...
John Finnegan
- 4 min
The Truman Show: Understanding Active Questions
Active Questions are perhaps one of the most important aspects of your script and yet they are the often something that screenwriters...
John Finnegan
- 8 min
Building Your Own Story Map
Introduction Story structure is such a huge part of screenwriting. There is a resistance to such an emphasis on structure in some...
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