Creative Writing Worksheet – Scene Writing (PDF) Here is a worksheet I needed to write for myself this week! Often when you create an outline, you know what needs to happen when, but not necessarily how the action should unfold, or in what way you should relate it. This worksheet will help you brainstorm some…

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Physical expressions of emotion can be problematic, even though they're justified by the "Show, don't tell" mandate. But there are often better, more artful ways to give us insights into the interiority of your POV characters.

The setting of a story performs the vital task of transporting the reader into the story. Download this worksheet (PDF) Story Settings The questions in this 2-page story setting worksheet can help you hone in on the details of your character’s environment. Does the scene take place indoors or out? Is the space light or…

The Three-act structure. The definition of three-act structure is a narrative model that divides a plot up into three sections

In his 1919 manual for screenwriters, Ten Million Photoplay Plots, Wycliff Aber Hill provided this taxonomy of possible types of dramatic "situations," ...

Wow! What amazing feedback I’ve gotten after my last post, Creating CareerSmarts! Thank you to everyone for your kind comments and enthusiasm. I’m so glad that other school counselors (and other ed…

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So, where exactly is your plot taking you? What happens next? What is this story about? It’s time to think about plot. Plotting Worksheet

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Every screenwriter needs to format his or her own screenplay before submitting it for review. In this special Hub, I will show you everything about formatting a spec script properly and teach you the crucial elements that construct a successful screenplay. With this knowledge you will feel more confident that entertainment industry professionals will read your screenplay instead of rejecting it immediately.

Plot twists can bring a whole new dimension to your story. But done with less finesse than not, they can also submarine the whole thing.

Not familiar with beat sheets or spreadsheet programs? Learn what the different columns and rows mean and how we can update the details for our unique story.

Scrivener templates will open up a whole new world of writing and allow your creativity to come alive. Some Scrivener templates are available directly through the Scrivener software.

Yvonne Grace breaks down the essential elements necessary to construct an impactful, strong pilot script of a television series.