The Screenwriting Journey: A Long, Bumpy Ride to Success
“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at the typewriter and bleed.” ~Ernest Hemingway The Myth of Easy Screenwriting How hard can it be to write a screenplay? It must be easy to write some of the stuff we see in the theater and on TV, don’t you think?...
Crafting Protagonists: The Importance of a Superobjective
The protagonist’s superobjective is the driving force that keeps audiences engaged in the hero’s journey. ~Steve Cuden Establishing the Protagonist’s Superobjective Every protagonist worthy of our attention, affection, and time needs a grand goal to...
Creating Conflict, How Sweet It Is
“Conflict is not merely a clash of opposing forces; it’s the convergence of a character’s goal, an insurmountable obstacle, and an unwavering resolve to overcome adversity.” ~Hal Ackerman, professor In the vast landscape of storytelling, one...
Crafting Stories: Outlines, Loglines and Treatments
“Crafting a storytelling masterpiece requires meticulous planning from logline to treatment—each step shapes the narrative journey.” ~Steve Cuden Embarking on the journey of writing a film or musical is akin to scaling a rocky mountain: daunting,...Study the Greats
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