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Finding Your Voice as a Writer
The Script Lab posted this great article on finding your voice as a screenwriter, not to be confused with the voices you give your characters in their dialogue. This article is about your voice as a...
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Using Voice-Over Effectively
This article from the Script Lab on the top ten films to utilize voice-over gives some great insight into how to approach voice-over in your own film. There are times when voice-over should be avoided...
View ArticleWatching Movies from a Critical Point of View
The first time you watch a movie, just watch it. Let yourself get lost in the experience of the film. That’s why we screenwriters work in this business — because we know the power of film to transport,...
View ArticleTop Ten Cult Films
This list from the Script Lab is sure to feature some titles you’ve never heard of before. Trying to mimic one of these films probably isn’t your best bet for selling your next screenplay, but watching...
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15 Movies that Changed Film Forever
The Script Lab put out this list of fifteen films that had a lasting effect on the world of cinema: The internet is littered with scores of “Best of…” movie lists; we even have a few. The angle of...
View Article15 Films You Shouldn’t Attempt to Emulate
This list from The Script Lab (they have a number of these — I highly suggest checking them out) is entitled The Top 15 Movies You Should NOT Watch in Film School. Find out why by reading on: Beginning...
View ArticleChoosing the Right Music for your Writing Sessions
This short article from The Script Lab makes a great point about music and writing. If you listen to music while you write, listen to music that’s going to get you in the right mood, the right...
View ArticleTop 10 Script Monologues
This list from the Script Lab is a valuable read, both bcause it includes the written out monologues right in the article and because writing the perfect monologue is such an elusive talent. Finding...
View ArticleStory v. Character: Which Matters More?
This article from The Script Lab takes a look at the battle that every writer fights to not just create an unforgettable story but unforgettable characters as well AND to make the two fit together...
View Article10 Best Revelation Scenes
Meredith Alloway of The Script Lab has posted a great list of the top ten revelation scenes. These scenes give excellent examples of how to reveal information both to your audience and to your...
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