by ProPath Screenwriting | Aug 1, 2023 | Screenwriting, Structure
In the simplest terms, the transformational arc is your protagonist’s journey to becoming a true hero. Your hero begins as an unfulfilled and restless character. The hero is usually predisposed to rejecting any opportunity to grow, mobilize or progress. Essentially...
by ProPath Screenwriting | Jun 9, 2023 | rom com
As a writer, finishing your romcom is a huge accomplishment. But now what? How do you get your story out there and sell it to the right people? Fortunately, there are many ways to sell a romcom movie you have written, and building your community through writers groups...
by ProPath Screenwriting | Apr 9, 2023 | rom com
If you have written a romcom and are looking to sell it, there are a variety of networks and platforms you can pitch to. Here are some of the most popular options: Major Broadcast Networks The major broadcast networks, including ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox, are some of the...
by ProPath Screenwriting | Apr 6, 2023 | Screenwriting
Screenwriting is a craft. It’s time to start treating it that way. A great place to start is by reading produced scripts. Reading scripts is a crucial part of the screenwriting process. Not only does it teach you the ins and outs of the craft, but it also gives...
by ProPath Screenwriting | Aug 18, 2022 | Screenwriting, Uncategorized
We all know how terrifying that first blank page can be. Whether it’s in Final Draft, Highland 2, Fade In, or even Word, when you find yourself staring at all that white space, it can feel impossible to get going. Fortunately, our very own Linda Voorhees has a few...
by ProPath Screenwriting | Apr 21, 2022 | Structure, Uncategorized
Film structure can all too often be something that’s thought of as rote or paint-by-numbers approach. Sometimes a writer thinks, “Well, if these actions happen by these pages, then I’ve written a perfect movie!” This, sadly, is far from the...
by ProPath Screenwriting | Jan 25, 2021 | Writer Stories
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, Cat Wilkins wanted to pursue the dream of being a screenwriter from a very young age. In fact, she’s got the proof in writing. “I was fortunate enough to be able to go home for the Holidays–I went early to beat the...
by ProPath Screenwriting | Mar 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Writing is a singular endeavor, that in the early stages of a career requires a great amount of discipline and self-motivation. You aren’t under contract. You don’t have a deadline except for the one you give yourself, so it becomes easy to do everything in the world...
by ProPath Screenwriting | Mar 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Hang on to summer by watching fun, light, carefree films. They might not be on anyone’s premier list, but they will make you want to get out the blender, some rum, and mix some old fashioned daiquiris. Fight the heat of summer and watch an All-American movie. FLAMINGO...
by ProPath Screenwriting | Mar 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
First there is the cogitation phase, then there is the bloom of an idea that develops into a full concept for a movie. After the treatment and the step-outline, you’re finally ready to write your script. Now you’re facing page one. Page one is the beginning of the...
by ProPath Screenwriting | Mar 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Entertainment and escape are reason enough to love movies. No one needs to make an apology because he or she writes a movie that wows the audience. It’s about pulling the audience into a world and into a character that gives them a vicarious ride of delight, emotional...
by ProPath Screenwriting | Feb 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Go through each scene and evaluate each of these questions: Whose scene is it? Who is dominant in the scene? Who has power in the scene? Is there a shift of power within the scene? What conflict generates the action of the scene? Does the scene escalate in tension...
by ProPath Screenwriting | Feb 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
That opening hook is everything. It’s the contract you make with the audience to deliver a movie that entertains and excites. So, what are the elements of an opening hook that gives the writer the best advantage for a great script? GENRE: Get your viewer into the...
