http://www.artipot.com/dir/writing/screenplay/ Latest Screenplay articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/347267/screenwriting-tips-character-motivation.htm In order for a proper, engaging story to take place on the big screen, your central character must have a goal. Without a strong goal to achieve, there isn't much room for conflict to develop. But a simple goal isn't enough either - your character must have proper motivation in order for the story to be believable. Mon, 11 May 2009 18:21:48 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/347267/screenwriting-tips-character-motivation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/346803/if-you-can-write-but-cannot-draw-or-animate.htm Somebody asked me if he can still produce an animated series if he can't draw or animate but can write. I thought that it was a question whose answer should be shared, and therefore instead of answering directly on the article I thought I would make it a blog post instead. Mon, 11 May 2009 10:43:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/346803/if-you-can-write-but-cannot-draw-or-animate.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/345218/screenwriting-tips-how-to-write-strong-dialogue.htm Outside of bad screenplay story lines, writers struggle the most with creating strong dialogue. It is quite easy to craft attention-grabbing dialogue. Of course, that's always the case when you have a trick or two up your sleeve! Sun, 10 May 2009 01:50:18 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/345218/screenwriting-tips-how-to-write-strong-dialogue.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/345200/screenwriting-tips-developing-your-back-story.htm Not every character in a movie has her own back story. However, the better stories usually do have an in-depth back story for the main characters. Some stories will even develop back stories for every character in the film. Are they required? Certainly not, but they can be useful. Sun, 10 May 2009 01:38:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/345200/screenwriting-tips-developing-your-back-story.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/328683/screenwriting-tips-establishing-your-story.htm Screenwriting is a tough business and requires a tremendous amount of work and discipline. Most people don't know where to begin. If you're new to screenwriting, keep the first step simple: establish your story first. After that, it's all down hill. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:19:49 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/328683/screenwriting-tips-establishing-your-story.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/226764/scriptwriting-newtons-3rd-law-of-motion.htm If you are familiar with physics, then you've probably heard of the brilliant English physicist, Isaac Newton, who wrote the most influential book in Science history called Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:20:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/226764/scriptwriting-newtons-3rd-law-of-motion.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/170778/how-to-break-into-movie-writing.htm Breaking into movie writing is not as difficult as you think - thanks to the internet. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:57:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/170778/how-to-break-into-movie-writing.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/58652/the-path-to-getting-your-screenplay-sold.htm If you want to sell a screenplay to Hollywood and become a working screenwriter, there are certain steps you'll need to go through. This article clarifies the five steps that any writer will need to go through to make that first sale and start living the dream. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 11:22:07 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/58652/the-path-to-getting-your-screenplay-sold.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/56845/wheres-the-magic-in-your-screenwriting.htm Description: Build more magic into your screenplays by creating an "emotional roller-coaster ride" for your audience. In this article, you'll learn three quick steps for generating emotion with your words. Tue, 09 Oct 2007 06:13:39 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/56845/wheres-the-magic-in-your-screenwriting.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/55407/questions-every-producer-has-about-your-screenplay.htm If you want to sell your screenplay, you'll want to know the seven questions that any producer will have about it. Understanding these questions will help you pitch more effectively and increase the chance of selling your screenplay. Fri, 07 Sep 2007 06:11:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/55407/questions-every-producer-has-about-your-screenplay.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/55009/22-ways-to-improve-your-screenwriting.htm Imagine how exciting it is to watch your screenwriting improve every single day. This article gives you 22 ways to improve -- without spending money or leaving your computer. Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:41:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/55009/22-ways-to-improve-your-screenwriting.htm