Dialogue that's tense, exciting, melodic, and full of subtext, or maybe punchy and raw.Many will point to writer/director Quentin Tarantino as an aspirational example, especially because his films ...

All scripts - well, virtually all; perhaps you are writing an entirely silent comedy, in which case you can skip this piece - will require dialogue. Your ability to write dialogue, like every other ...

Maybe you’re thinking about writing a screenplay, but don’t know where to start. Or maybe you’re interested in following in the footsteps of writer-directors such as Mindy Kaling or Jordan Peele.

When my teenage son picked up “Elmore Leonard’s 10 Rules of Writing” (Morrow, 96 pp., $14.95), it fell open to Rule 3: “Never use a verb other than ‘said’ to carry dialogue.” “I wish my teachers could ...

Writers, whether they are doing the script, dialogues or lyrics are among the most important persons when it comes to making films. There is a lot going on behind-the-scenes for this behind-the-camera ...

When a playwright starts working on their play, they might not think about the format first. But once inspiration strikes, the structure of their script is what brings their vision to life on stage.

Actor Ranveer Singh has revealed that he often writes his own lines for movies and even tweaks them to remember better. He initially pursued a writing career before becoming an actor, but his ...