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Writing for Stage/Screen

Writing for Stage/Screen Feature Writer: Janice Hally

Are you interested in writing for television, theatre, or big screen? You'll find advice here on writing plays, screenplays, and television scripts for single teleplays or TV series and serials. Do you want to be a playwright, a movie screenwriter or television scriptwriter? Find out about the different jobs for dramatists from creator through storyliner to script editor or show runner.

From finding an idea and creating characters, to advice on marketing your play or screenplay. What sort of software is useful to scriptwriters? What is the best relationship between writers and actors? When should a writer say "no" to re-writes? What are the differences between stage and screen?

Browse through the articles and you'll find lots of useful advice.


Feature Writer Articles in Writing for Stage/Screen

 		Top Three Scriptwriting Mistakes
Scriptwriters have a lot to learn when first writing professionally, learning how to avoid irritating the production team should be top of their list.
Exposition in Drama for Stage or Screen
Why is exposition bad, and how can it be avoided?
Writers' Jobs in Television
Television drama offers opportunities for writers with different skills to exercise their talents.
Writing for Television
From soap opera to made-for-TV movies, what opportunities exist for writers in the different categories and genres of television drama?
Choosing a Dramatic Medium
The balance between dialogue and visual content varies depending on whether a drama is for theatre, for big screen or for small screen
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Contributing Articles in Writing for Stage/Screen

 		Screenwriting With Style
For those who think that the essence of screenwriting is little more than telling a story within the medium's specific formatting rules, think again.
What is Script Frenzy?
Script Frenzy is an annual writing challenge for participants to write 200 pages of any type of script in one month.
Basic Screenplay Format Guide
The industry requirements for formatting a screenplay are specific and demanding. However, like riding a bike, once learned, they are easy to follow.
The Midpoint of a Film Script
In the second act of a film script, the main characters need to be confronted with endless challenges and need to focus on their goal on how to overcome these challenges
Script Writing Basics
Good scriptwriting starts with structure. Learning when and where to insert plot turns and act breaks can take years...unless someone has already done the work for you.
Basic Screenwriting Formula and Format
Screenplays differ from other forms of writing because movies are a visual medium. Be sure to create great scenes, dialogs and characters that jump off the screen.
The Correct Format of a Screenplay
Getting the format of a screenplay right can be crucial; most producers will disregard a script that doesn't look professional.
The Basic Components of a Screenplay
Before leaping head first into writing a feature length screenplay, considering character, story and theme will help make the task easier.
Screenplay Writing Tips for Beginners
Everyone wants to work in film, and writing a screenplay is a popular way to start. It's a competitive industry though - here are some things to consider.
The Art of Script Writing
The first act in a film script is the hardest act to write because much needs to happen in terms of setting and plot development.
Film Script Writing
The story plan, treatment and a three act structure are what make up the story structure of a film script.
What Makes a Big Screen Story Memorable?
Francis Coppola and Mario Puzo's The Godfather effectively uses structure and external events to convey internal truths and build character-audience intimacy.
A How to Screenwriting Guide
So you've finally decided to write a screenplay. The 2010 New Year is here, along with your resolutions, and you've told everyone that the writing starts this year.
Signs of a Well Written Film Script
The popular films of todays era all have several elements in common. Including these elements could mean the difference between selling a script or not.
Writing Exciting Springboards for Animation
A good animated story always starts with a good idea expressed in a quality springboard. These pointers can help jumpstart the writers imagination.
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