Many particular elements go into a great screenplay; screenwriters don’t just create them by accident. At Prewrite, we love to elevate our craft by breaking down such impressive films and identifying what makes them work. In this article, we'll tackle The Social Network and Get Out.
Ever wondered why certain films fly, and others just... flop? There are a million reasons why it could go one way or the other. At Prewrite, we’re determined to break down great screenplays into their structural elements and pinpoint what makes them winners in the film industry. In this article, we'll break down The Shawshank Redemption and When Harry Met Sally.
There are thousands upon thousands of new scripts floating around the market. You want yours to stand out and capture the attention of readers and producers. Let us help you tap into your genius, with some tips from the pros!
A successful writing career is structured around navigating distractions, maintaining habits, and streamlining the creative process. Learn how to develop an unstoppable writing habit here, straight from the pros!
Prewrite writing partner Elizabeth Dray breaks down the steps of building a character in Prewrite.
Four-act structure is a slightly less typical (but no less efficient) narrative model dividing the story of a screenplay into four sections instead of the usual three.
Hero’s Journey is a classic, mythical story structure broken down into 12 stages. Also referred to as the “monomyth,” Hero’s Journey functions as a circular model, meaning the hero’s physical trek will typically end right where it began.
We’ve compiled a list of spec scripts sold from 2016 to 2019. It’s far from exhaustive, but it’ll give you some context for recent spec script sales.
Freytag's Pyramid, or Freytag's Triangle, is a popular dramatic structure that specifies seven key elements of a successful narrative. Although some only acknowledge five elements, we're going to dig deeper and cover all seven.
Three-Act Structure is a typical narrative model that divides a film into three sections. While some screenwriters characterize it differently than others, there is no hard-and-fast rule you must follow to write a successful screenplay.