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Visual Storytelling: How to Write What You See

Christopher — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:56:50 +0000

The world of writing is almost as vast as the imaginations of those that work in it, so it’s important to know where you want to go in it and what will be required to ...

Tell a story you wish existed

Christopher — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:27:37 +0000

One of the more common reasons why screenwriters fall short in their efforts to write their first screenplay is because they’re writing what they think they should be writing instead of what they want to ...

The Scriptxray Reboot

Christopher — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:41:45 +0000

If you’re a regular reader, you’ve noticed Scriptxray recently experienced a long period of down-time. This down-time was in light of my personal schedule and inability to keep up with the demands of writing for the ...

Save $65 on Screenplay Coverage

Christopher — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:05:20 +0000

In effort to start the new year with a bang, I’ve decided to discount the screenplay coverage service I offer over 50%! That’s 5 to 7 pages of constructive feedback all about the strengths and weaknesses ...

Create Depth With Character Baggage

Christopher — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:54:42 +0000

It’s no secret that some of the most interesting, three-dimensional characters are those that express a variety of emotions throughout a story. This gives the reader or audience the opportunity to connect with them on ...

Main Character or Ensemble Cast For Your Screenplay?

Christopher — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 05:39:05 +0000

One of the more common things I see from screenwriters submitting their work is the inclusion of an ensemble cast of characters. The ensemble cast is one of those things that readers repeatedly encounter with ...

How Many Screenplays Have You Written? [POLL]

Christopher — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:14:46 +0000

If you’ve ever been in a screenwriting class or workshop, you’ve probably come across the question, “How many screenplays have you written?” — I thought it might be fun to ask the community here. With visitors ...

Update: Competition Deadline Extended

Christopher — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:57:17 +0000

In light of the pretty vocal demand I received this past weekend regarding the deadline falling on Memorial Day weekend, I’ve decided to extend the competition deadline four days — bringing the competition deadline to ...

Congrats John Feeney! Strongest Story Setup Competition Winner

Christopher — Tue, 25 May 2010 21:05:14 +0000

To wrap of the Strongest Story Setup Competition, I’m proud to announce the third winner … John Feeney John demonstrated an excellent talent in story setup — not only was the submission tight in terms of style ...

Congrats Michelle Rottler! Strongest Story Setup Competition Winner

Christopher — Tue, 25 May 2010 20:03:41 +0000

After much delay, I’m happy to announce the second winner of the strongest story setup competition. Michelle Rottler Michelle Rottler revealed the cunning ability to setup a believable world in which a humorous character encounters a problem ...