How to Introduce Characters in a Screenplay

One of the most essential skills in TV and film writing is that of introducing your characters quickly, efficiently, and, most importantly, interestingly. This article is a wonderful introduction to the art of…introduction.

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How to Introduce Characters in a Screenplay: Character Descriptions Tips
by SC Lannom

Understanding how to introduce characters in a screenplay takes more than properly formatting character descriptions.

You want to consider when, where, and how each decision will play out in the mind of the reader and then how it will translate onscreen. read article

10 Most Viewed TVWriter™ Posts of the Week – September 14, 2020

Good morning! Welcome to another week of TV (and other) writing and production tips at TVWriter™. Here’s a look at the most popular blog posts and resource pages during the  last 7 days.

They are, in order: read article

Latest Update on the WGA vs. The Nogoodnick Talent Agencies War

The following announcement from the WGAW has brought me thisclose to my happy place. In its way, this is a declaration of victory. I’m not sure I guy that, but, man, are we close!

Dear WGA Members, read article

10 Most Viewed TVWriter™ Posts of the Week – September 7, 2020

Good morning! Welcome to another week of TV (and other) writing and production tips at TVWriter™. Here’s a look at the most popular blog posts and resource pages during the  last 7 days.

They are, in order: read article

How to trick people into thinking you’re good looking

Regular TVWriter™ visitors may recall a certain editor who variously called himself Muncher or muncher or Munchman or munchman or even Tim Muncher in his earliest days here.

Tim is still a great TVWriter™ friend and total bud to our Beloved Leader LB. He’s just too busy being amazingly cool, rich, talented, and successful to mess around with this site anymore.

Recently, this TVWriter™ minion (who, for whatever it may be worth to y’all, is female) got to talking with the munchy one and asked a question that I may regret to the end of my days. The convo went like this: read article