Alex Woodroe
Alex is a professional editor and ghostwriter from Romania. She specializes in dark speculative fiction, compelling characters, and snappy dialogue, and loves nothing more than showing others the editorial tricks she's picked up along the way.
Articles by Alex Woodroe
Business
8 MIN READ / November 29, 2021
Top 17 Screenwriting Competitions Worth Entering in 2022
Is your script ready to submit? Mark your calendars for these top 17 screenwriting compeitions worth entering in 2022.
Business
9 MIN READ / November 8, 2021
6 Best Screenwriting Software of 2021 (Paid and Free)
When it comes to screenwriting software, you have options. We’re going to look at the 6 best screenwriting software options of 2021 (paid and free).
Business
8 MIN READ / November 1, 2021
How To Get a Screenwriting Manager
Screenwriting managers give feedback, negotiate terms, and steer your career in the right direction. Here’s how to get a screenwriting manager.
Technique
8 MIN READ / October 14, 2021
Method Writing - What, Why, and How
Method writing is the technique a writer can use to get under the skin of a character. It promotes empathy and genuine reactions - learn about the what, why and how of method writing.
Productivity
7 MIN READ / October 7, 2021
18 Screenwriting Prompts and Exercises
Don't get stuck. Get some fresh inspiration with 18 screenwriting prompts and exercises.
Technique
8 MIN READ / August 19, 2021
Writing the Perfect Flashback in Your Screenplay
Writing the perfect flashback in your screenplay doesn’t have to be complicated. Arc Studio Pro can help you avoid major pitfalls and format it correctly.
Story
8 MIN READ / July 15, 2021
5 Classic Movie Tropes and How To Reinvent Them
Hate them or love them? Like any other writing tool, tropes can be used in clever, satisfying, unexpected ways.
Story
9 MIN READ / May 12, 2021
You Can’t Set Horror in Space… or Can You?
Can you set horror in space? Our hot take on the debate of the year on screenwriting twitter.
Technique
8 MIN READ / December 3, 2020
How to Write Dialogue for the Screen
Writing great dialogue for the screen is about knowing what you want every line to accomplish, and how you can better transmit your message.
Character Development
13 MIN READ / November 20, 2020
Creating Fascinating Character Arcs
A fascinating character arc has to answer two questions: How do they change; and why should we care? Let’s look at three examples.
Character Development
8 MIN READ / November 6, 2020
How To Write Great Villains
One of the main driving forces of any script is conflict; and villains often provide that conflict. Here’s a look at how to write a great villain.
