Micah Cratty

Breaking Bad Character Lessons

Learn how asking two questions can unlock the potential of your characters

ALIEN is a worldbuilding masterpiece

Learn how Alien shows the right way to woldbuild

Script Study: Richie's Turning Point in THE BEAR

The Art of Plot Twists

Lessons from The Sixth Sense will help you write your next plot twist

How To Make an Audience Fall in Love With a Movie

Learn how to develop your movie's relationship with the audience so they'll keep coming back!

8 Screenwriting Lessons from There Will Be Blood

Learn what made There Will Be Blood so great, and how to apply those lessons to your own scripts

How To Write A Great Short Film

Learn all the steps of writing a great short film

The Two Secrets of Writing Better Scenes

Write strong scenes in your script with these two simple tips!

The Ultimate Guide to Scene Headings in Your Script

Learn everything you need to know about scene headings in your script!

Parasite Shows the Power of a Great Midpoint

Learn how to write a powerful midpoint in your screenplay

The Easiest Way To Make Your Characters Different From You

Learn how to write characters who aren't like you.

How To Write a Story for a Movie

Learn how to come up with a story for your screenplay.

My Favorite Arc Studio Features as a Pro Screenwriter

Get the most out of Arc Studio with these features

7 Ways to Become a Better Screenwriter

Learn the steps you can take to improve your screenwriting skills

Antagonists 101: What They Are and How To Use Them in Your Script

Everything you need to know about creating antagonists in your screenplay

Affordable Screenwriting Software for the Classroom

A screenwriting app with educational discounts

Can You Write What Your Character Is Thinking in a Script?

Learn when and how to write what your character is thinking in your screenplay

How Do You Answer the Dreaded Question "Why Now?"

Learn what executives mean when they ask you "Why now?" and how to answer

How Much Character Backstory Do You Need in Your Script?

Lean how to use character backstory without weighing down your script

Improve Your Script with Tension and Suspense

The Art of Character Intros

Learn how to hook the reader with character intros

Writing the Most Important Pages of Your Script: The First 10

Learn how to use the first 10 pages of your script to hook the audience

Keep Readers Hooked with Scene Structure

How to write scenes that make readers want to keep reading

Write Better Action Lines

Improve your script with crisp, impactful acton lines

The Dangers of Expository Dialogue

Learn how to share information with the audience.

The Art of Parentheticals

Learn how to use parentheticals to improve your script

Cut that CUT TO:? When to use scene transitions

Learn the art of using transitions between scenes in your script.

Write A Bad Script

Learn how bad first drafts can lead to great final scripts

The Necessity of Notes: Why Script Notes (Even Bad Ones) Are Essential

Learn how notes can improve both your script and your screenwriting abilities

Unlock Your Story With Character Goals

Improve your story by figuring out your protagonist's goals

7 Tips to Overcome Writer's Block

Use these strategies to beat writers block and finish your script!

How to Write a Great TV Pilot - Lesson 6: Revising Your Pilot Script

Learn how to turn your rough draft into a killer final draft

How to Write a Great TV Pilot - Lesson 5: Writing the First Draft of Your TV Pilot

Learn how to write the first draft of your pilot script

How to Write a Great TV Pilot - Lesson 4: Breaking Your TV Pilot Story

Learn how to craft the story for your pilot

How to Write a Great TV Pilot - Lesson 3: Storytelling Fundamentals

Learn essential storytelling building blocks to help write your pilot script

How to Write a Great TV Pilot - Lesson 2: Creating Compelling TV Characters

Learn how to create great TV characters that hook audiences and help create stories

How to Write a Great TV Pilot - Lesson 1: Developing an Idea for a TV Show

Learn how to develop a great idea for a TV show

Notes & AI Research Assistant!

Keep ideas, research, meeting notes, ... right with your script. Have our AI research assistant find answers to your questions while you continue to write.

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