Screenplay Opening Scene Examples — 6 Ways to Begin a Script

Of all of the parts of a screenplay, the opening scene is perhaps the most important – not only because it has to establish the world of the story, but because it also has to grab the attention of the script-reader. We’re going to look at a few different ways you can start your screenplay… Continue reading Screenplay Opening Scene Examples — 6 Ways to Begin a Script

What is a Story Mountain — How to Tackle Story Structure

Screenplay Structure 101Open menu Three Act Structure Freytag’s Pyramid Story Mountain Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey Save the Cat Dan Harmon’s Story Circle 5 Stages of A StoryOpen menu Exposition Inciting Incident Rising Action Climax Falling Action Denouement Write Your Script For Free → What does every story have in common? They all have a beginning,… Continue reading What is a Story Mountain — How to Tackle Story Structure

What is the Setting of a Story — Elements of Storytelling

Narrative ElementsOpen menu Antagonist Catharsis Motif Plot Protagonist Theme Narrative DevicesOpen menu Deus ex Machina Foreshadowing Irony Personification Plot Twist Red Herring Write Your Script For Free → What is the setting of a story? Is it simply the time and place of a story? Or is it something more? We’re going to look at… Continue reading What is the Setting of a Story — Elements of Storytelling