Writing Articles and Videos - Videomaker https://www.videomaker.com/category/how-to/planning/writing/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 21:16:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://assets.videomaker.com/2019/05/cropped-Videomaker-Favicon-512-x512-32x32.jpg Writing Articles and Videos - Videomaker https://www.videomaker.com/category/how-to/planning/writing/ 32 32 7 exercises to become a better screenwriter https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/planning/writing/7-exercises-to-become-a-better-screenwriter/ Fri, 09 Jun 2023 23:33:41 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=73019302 If you want to become a better screenwriter, then you're going to have to practice. Do these seven exercises to become a better screenwriter.

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]]> How AI can help improve your scriptwriting https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/planning/writing/how-ai-can-help-improve-your-scriptwriting/ Sat, 22 Apr 2023 00:03:09 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=73018270 Scriptwriting can be time-consuming, but using AI writing tools can help speed up the process and let you be more creative in the process.

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]]> Screenwriting: A clear guide to the basics https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/planning/writing/screenwriting-a-clear-guide-to-the-basics/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 23:30:00 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=72030993 In a nutshell Let’s get one thing straight — writing a screenplay isn’t easy, even for seasoned professionals. Despite being a creative medium, there are a lot of rules and procedures you need to follow when screenwriting. Still, there’s no reason to believe you can’t write a good script. It’s possible. However, you must work […]

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]]> Comic relief: Its definition and why it’s necessary https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/planning/writing/comic-relief-its-definition-and-why-its-necessary/ Fri, 30 Dec 2022 01:00:10 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=73015602 Comic relief is a powerful storytelling plot device. Let's discuss the definition of comic relief and why it's so important in cinema.

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]]> Screenplay vs. script: What’s the difference? https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/planning/writing/screenplay-vs-script-whats-the-difference/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 23:10:45 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=73003575 There's a common misunderstanding regarding the topic of "screenplay vs. script." While these two terms may seem the same, they aren't.

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]]> What is a screenplay? https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/planning/writing/what-is-a-screenplay/ Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:47:00 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=73003974 Screenplays are essential to movie-making. They are also necessary for those who want to get their ideas made into films.

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]]> How spec scripts can jump-start your screenwriting career https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/planning/writing/how-spec-scripts-can-jump-start-your-screenwriting-career/ Thu, 17 Feb 2022 01:05:49 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=73003849 Spec scripts are different than standard scripts. They can be great tools to start your screenplay writer career and get your movies made.

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]]> Everything you need to know about screenwriting jobs https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/planning/writing/everything-you-need-to-know-about-screenwriting-jobs/ Tue, 04 Jan 2022 01:00:55 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=73002479 While screenwriting may appear to be an obscure career, there are many rewarding script writing jobs out there.

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]]> How to write a script https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/planning/writing/how-to-write-a-script/ Tue, 31 Aug 2021 21:04:55 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=72082230 Every video production needs some sort of script to ensure production moves smoothly. Here's a guide to help you write your script.

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]]> How to write a treatment for your next screenplay https://www.videomaker.com/how-to/planning/writing/how-to-write-a-treatment-for-your-next-screenplay/ Tue, 29 Sep 2020 15:28:01 +0000 https://www.videomaker.com/?p=72057954 A treatment is a document that informs the reader about the story you are telling in your screenplay. Some writers use it as an outline to flesh out a story. Others use it to secure funding and support from producers, investors, and agents. Because there are numerous ways you can use a treatment, there are multiple formats you can use.

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