Joseph Morganti
Character Arcs: Types and Examples
There is no story without characters. Characters can easily make or break a story, making it imperative for writers to draft compelling...
Joseph Morganti
- Sep 6
- 3 min
Writing a Thriller: Things to Keep in Mind
Whether you’re talking about classics like North by Northwest (1959) or 21st-century films like Zodiac (2007), who doesn’t love a good...
Joseph Morganti
- Jul 15
- 3 min
Describing Locations in Your Script: Things to Keep in Mind
Describing locations in a script is a task most novice screenwriters overlook. The story arcs, structure, and characters tend to gain the...
Joseph Morganti
- Jun 4
- 3 min
What is a Cold Open and How to Write One
A cold open, ordinarily utilized in TV and film, quickly places viewers in a plotline and offers a secret of the story to come. It’s a...
Joseph Morganti
- Apr 14
- 4 min
What's a Show Bible and How to Write One
Writing and selling a script is one of the most daunting tasks a writer can dive into. Though writing is a challenge in and of itself,...
Joseph Morganti
- Feb 14
- 3 min
Literature Writing Rules That Apply To Screenwriting
Writing a script is one of the biggest challenges a writer can pursue. Writing a script is complicated, whether it’s a sci-fi epic, a...
Joseph Morganti
- Jan 16
- 3 min
Writing A Musical: Things to Keep in Mind
With the upcoming release of West Side Story slotted for late 2021, musicals have come and gone and been a significant part of the world...
Joseph Morganti
- Jan 9
- 3 min
Cliffhangers: What Are They and How to Write One (Plus Examples)
Leaving an unresolved story presents one of the most significant challenges as a screenwriter; how badly will it anger the audience? It’s...
Joseph Morganti
- Nov 28, 2021
- 3 min
Naming Characters in your Script: Things to Keep in Mind
Characters are arguably the most vital aspect of a script. Even if the story itself isn’t too strong, it’s widespread for characters to...
Joseph Morganti
- Nov 7, 2021
- 3 min
Screenwriting Workshops: Are They Worth It?
Screenwriting is arguably one of the biggest challenges for a person to set out and do. It’s a lengthy process that requires finite...
Joseph Morganti
- Oct 10, 2021
- 3 min
Your Script’s First 10 Pages: Why Are They Crucial?
Experts across the writing spectrum tend to agree that if you can write a great introduction, you’ve accomplished one of the most...
Joseph Morganti
- Sep 25, 2021
- 3 min
Researching For Your Script: Things to Keep in Mind
Writing a script is a challenging task not every writer can set out and accomplish. Part of that challenge is dictated mainly by research...
Joseph Morganti
- Sep 11, 2021
- 3 min
Writing Dialogue for non-English Characters (Plus Examples)
Dialogue is a significant makeup of any great script, a portion of a story that if it isn’t good, it’s impossible to make a decent script...
Joseph Morganti
- Aug 21, 2021
- 4 min
Character Archetypes Every Screenwriter Should Consider
Character archetypes are a significant part of the screenwriting process. It’s a healthy dosage of trying to determine what kind of...
Joseph Morganti
- Jul 15, 2021
- 3 min
Formatting Mistakes that You Can Get Away With
Writing and finishing a screenplay is arguably the most challenging writing task for someone to set out to do. Not only from a length and...
Joseph Morganti
- Jun 30, 2021
- 3 min
Perfecting Your Script Logline
Writing a script begins with the singular substance of a thought, where that thought turns into an idea, leading into a possible script....
Joseph Morganti
- Jun 16, 2021
- 3 min
Using Beat Sheet Templates When Writing Your Script
With it being the middle of the year, it’s an exciting time for many scriptwriters to finally crack open their computer and begin writing...
Joseph Morganti
- Jun 9, 2021
- 3 min
Rewriting a Script: Things to Keep in Mind
There is no better feeling than setting out to write a script and finishing your first draft. Months of preparation, an idea that...
Joseph Morganti
- May 3, 2021
- 4 min
Writing Mystery Scripts: Things to Keep in Mind
Mystery is a genre of cinema and television that’s been around since the early 1900s, captivating audiences and forcing them to the edge...
Joseph Morganti
- Apr 19, 2021
- 3 min
The Best Screenwriting Classes That You Should Take
Screenwriting is arguably one of the most challenging art forms in the writing world. Although any writing effort is a monumental task in...