The five-act structure is a plot formula that divides a story into five sections: the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. From these classical explorations comes our ...

There is a lot of screenwriting advice out there. If you've ever been in a writing class, you've probably been given Save the ...

Shiwani Srivastava is a hot new name on the screenwriting circuit, fresh off the success of “Wedding Season,” her debut rom-com recently released on Netflix. But, she's quick to explain that she’s not ...

Got an idea for a screenplay? Many of us do, but finishing it often means you need to wrap your mind around the structure. In this lesson, you'll learn how to set up your story, build the rising ...

Anthony Washington (second from right in the first row) and other students participate in the television writing class. Credit: Rebecca Caraway / Noozhawk photo Anthony Washington, a senior at ...

Between studying for midterms and completing a never-ending cycle of essays, it can seem impossible to find time to relax. But making art offers many the perfect opportunity to unwind amid a busy ...

Bennett Graebner reveals how 17 years on The Bachelor shaped his rom-com writing, blending authentic emotion, character arcs, ...