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Screenplay books and articles are littered with terminology and jargon. This article discusses what is meant by "the inciting incident".

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Screenplays contain a moment when the protagonist is thrust out of his old life and forced to embark on uncharted territory. That moment is the catalyst.

In popular fiction, every story should start with some sort of Change to indicate to the reader that the story problem is beginning.

Use dramatic structure to keep your hero and your readers hanging - not yourself!

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As with the inciting incident, rising action of the plot is essential in holding an audience's attention to the final scene.

To write a screenplay, pose an idea in a question. Write the script to answer the question. Sounds simple. But it isn't.

Comic book writers can use dramatic structure in innovative ways to tell stories of any length.

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In popular fiction, every protagonist goes on a journey, whether physical or emotional.

Structuring a novel is something all aspiring novelists need to know about when planning their story.

Many writers know that a story's plot should contain a beginning, middle and end, but not how to write it effectively with action that keeps the reader's attention.

Not everyone can start writing a novel at the beginning and work straight through. Some authors prefer to pour energy into writing good scenes, then link them up later.

A look at what is meant by "three act structure" in screen and stage play writing.

Dan Brown's newest book, previously titled The Solomon Key, now named The Lost Symbol is more of the same from the author.

If you're ready to pitch your novel to an agent or editor at a conference or want to write an attention-grabbing query letter, a gripping, tight "hook" is a must.

A description of what is meant by conflict in a screen or stage play using examples from great movies and play scripts.

Swing Vote hits stores on DVD this Tuesday. Marking Kevin Costner's return and newcomer Madeline Carroll's amazing debut, this feel-good comedy-drama deserves a look.

Story climax and resolution. Two elements of plot audience members may not be able to tell apart. But as a writer, you must know the difference and master the art.

A look at some different methods of creating original story ideas for scriptwriters.

"Women In Refrigerators" is a fan community colloquialism, credited to (then future) comic book writer Gail Simone in 1999.

Building tension and character conflict in Reservation Road leads the audience on an unforgettable journey of heartache, despair, and redemption. Put these tips to use!

The screenplay structure is something all aspiring screenwriters need to know about when plotting their story.

How can authors fill in the backstory without interrupting the story flow? There's a skill to knowing what story background to include, and what to leave out.

David Ondaatje's script for the remake of The Lodger offers good screenwriting tips for writing a strong intro when writing a screenplay.