Basic CharactersOpen menu Types of Characters in a Story Protagonist Deuteragonist Antagonist Hero Anti Hero Tragic Hero Tritagonist Superhero Anti-Villain Villain Foil Character Character TropesOpen menu Common Character Types Character Archetypes Types of Villains Femme Fatale Mad Scientist Mary Sue Damsel in Distress CharacterizationOpen menu What is Characterization Characterization Examples in Movies Characterization of Anton… Continue reading What Are the Types of Characters in a Story
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What is Rhetoric Rhetorical DevicesOpen menu Alliteration Anaphora Epistrophe Hyperbole Hypophora Metaphor Metonymy — Onomatopoeia Oxymoron Simile Rhetorical AppealsOpen menu Ethos, Pathos & Logos Ethos Pathos Logos Kairos Telos Write Your Script For Free Abraham Lincoln famously said that “no government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall perish from this… Continue reading What is an Epistrophe — Definition, Examples for Writers
Dialogue, or a conversation between two or more people, is something that dominates just about every work of fiction. So, why is dialogue so hard to write? We’re going to explore the nature of dialogue by breaking down a series of dialogue examples, from literature to games. Hopefully, by the end, you’ll know how a… Continue reading Dialogue Examples — Film, TV, Theatre, Fiction & Video Games
What is Deductive Reasoning What is Abductive Reasoning What is Inductive Reasoning Inductive vs Deductive Reasoning What are Context Clues Inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning represent two polar approaches to critical reasoning. But what is the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning? We’re going to break down inductive vs deductive reasoning by looking at examples… Continue reading Inductive vs Deductive Reasoning — Differences & Usages
Intertextuality is an incredibly important concept for writers to understand – but what is intertextuality? We’re going to break down everything there is to know about intertextuality by looking at examples from film, television, literature, and games. By the end, you’ll know how to recognize intertextuality, and institute it in your own works.Continue reading What… Continue reading What is Intertextuality — Definition and Examples
Basic CharactersOpen menu Types of Characters in a Story Protagonist Deuteragonist Antagonist Hero Anti Hero Tragic Hero Tritagonist Superhero Anti-Villain Villain Foil Character Character TropesOpen menu Common Character Types Character Archetypes Types of Villains Femme Fatale Mad Scientist Mary Sue Damsel in Distress CharacterizationOpen menu What is Characterization Characterization Examples in Movies Characterization of Anton… Continue reading What is a Foil Character — Definition, Examples in Lit. & Film
Storyboard EssentialsOpen menu What is a Storyboard How to Storyboard What is an Animation Storyboard What is a Digital Storyboard Ultimate Guide to Storyboard Rules Best Storyboard Software What is a Storyboard Artist Websites to Find a Storyboard Artist Storyboard Classes Online Storyboard Dimensions Explained Storyboard Montage Ultimate Guide to Storyboard Composition Storyboard ExamplesOpen menu… Continue reading Storyboard Classes Online — Lessons, Reviews and Fees
EssentialsOpen menu What is Sound Design What Does a Sound Designer Do Sound Editing vs Sound Mixing What is Voice Over What is a Foley Artist What is Diegetic Sound What is Non-Diegetic Sound What is a Film Score What is Asynchronous Sound What is Music Licensing What is a Film Composer What is a… Continue reading What is Non-Diegetic Sound — Definition and Examples
No genre has influenced the public’s perception of criminals more than Gangster Movies. For more than 80 years, the best gangster movies have fascinated and allured the minds of millions; from Prohibition-era pre-code crime to 21st Century gang life. Our list of the 30 best gangster movies of all time includes films that span the… Continue reading Top 30 Best Gangster Movies of All Time, Ranked
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Mood Board EssentialsOpen menu Top Mood Board Apps What is a Mood Board How to Make a Mood Board Mood Board Layout Mood Board Template Mood Board Examples How To Mood BoardOpen menu Fashion Mood Board Aesthetic Mood Board Writer Mood Board Photography Mood Board Interior Design Mood Board Digital Mood Board Graphic Design Mood… Continue reading How to Use a Mood Board Template — FREE Download
Mood Board EssentialsOpen menu Top Mood Board Apps What is a Mood Board How to Make a Mood Board Mood Board Layout Mood Board Template Mood Board Examples How To Mood BoardOpen menu Fashion Mood Board Aesthetic Mood Board Writer Mood Board Photography Mood Board Interior Design Mood Board Digital Mood Board Graphic Design Mood… Continue reading Mood Board Layout Explained — Rules, Sizes & Dimensions
Metatextuality plays an important role in the relationship between a text and its audience. But what is metatextuality? And why does it play an important role in the relationship between a text and its audience? We’re going to answer those questions by defining metatextuality, as well as by examining metatextual examples in films/games. By the… Continue reading What is Metatextuality — Definition, Examples & Types Explained
Mood Board EssentialsOpen menu Top Mood Board Apps What is a Mood Board How to Make a Mood Board Mood Board Layout Mood Board Template Mood Board Examples How To Mood BoardOpen menu Fashion Mood Board Aesthetic Mood Board Writer Mood Board Photography Mood Board Interior Design Mood Board Digital Mood Board Graphic Design Mood… Continue reading How to Make a Mood Board Without Photoshop
ProcessOpen menu How to Make a Short Film How to Write a Short Without Dialogue Short Film Schedule Tips Write a Short That Gets Noticed Making a Short Film How to Storyboard a Short Film Phases of Short Film Pre-Production Ari Aster Short Films How Whiplash Went From a Short to a Feature ResourcesOpen menu… Continue reading How to Storyboard a Short Film — Examples and Templates
Trope EssentialsOpen menu What is a Trope What is a Cliche Tropes & Cliches to Avoid Character TropesOpen menu Character Tropes Stock Character Mary Sue Manic Pixie Dream Girl Mad Scientist Femme Fatale Damsel in Distress Plot TropesOpen menu Plot Device Deus ex Machina Flashback MacGuffin Plot Twist Red Herring Deal with the Devil Narrative… Continue reading What is a Trope — Definition and Examples in Movies
What is Deductive Reasoning What is Abductive Reasoning What is Inductive Reasoning Inductive vs Deductive Reasoning What are Context Clues What is abductive reasoning? We know that “abduction” means “ to take away,” so is abduction what we take away through reason? Well, it is and it isn’t. Abductive reasoning is the least referenced type… Continue reading What is Abductive Reasoning — Problem Solving for Writers
Trope EssentialsOpen menu What is a Trope What is a Cliche Tropes & Cliches to Avoid Character TropesOpen menu Character Tropes Stock Character Mary Sue Manic Pixie Dream Girl Mad Scientist Femme Fatale Damsel in Distress Plot TropesOpen menu Plot Device Deus ex Machina Flashback MacGuffin Plot Twist Red Herring Deal with the Devil Narrative… Continue reading What is a Plot Twist — Definition, Examples and Types Explained