Bad Dialogue vs Good Dialogue (Writing Advice)

 

Dan Harmon Story Circle: 8 Proven Steps to Better Stories

 

Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in a creative loop? You start a script, get halfway done, but because you can’t figure out the ending, you abandon it, then start a new one. And then it happens again. And again. So writer/producer Dan Harmon tackled this problem. He took centuries of storytelling principles and turned them into an easy-to-use guide for building a compelling story. One circle. Eight steps. Understanding good narrative structure won’t just make you a better writer. It’ll make you a better storyteller.

Making a Short Film

Bryan Young offers some thoughts about writing and making his short film '3 1/2 Stars,' and lessons learned from how to direct actors, how to better craft stories, and how to do better cinematic storytelling.

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Backstage - Access to Working Actors. FREE!

 

This is an invaluable site to find actors for your short films. A little more involved than using friends and relatives, but they're likely more versatile and HUNGRY to work. And while you can find some union workers who expect to be paid, there are also TONS of actors who are willing to work for free. 

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2024 Short Script Competition - Win $5,000!

The 7th Annual Film Pipeline Short Script Competition provides an opportunity for writers to get their project financed and produced. Our executives collaborate with the finalists and winner from development to production, supporting their efforts on both their selected script as well as future material. All genres accepted, and scripts may be intended as proof-of-concept or standalone shorts.

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How to Write a Short Film (Top 9 Tips from a Script Writer)

Short films are a great place for any aspiring screenwriter or filmmaker to start. Plus, it's a fantastic way to make your first mark within the industry.

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