The Hero’s Journey, conceptualized by Joseph Campbell in his seminal work The Hero with a Thousand Faces, is a narrative framework that outlines the typical adventure of the archetypal hero found in world mythologies. George Lucas’s Star Wars saga, particularly A New Hope, is one of the most renowned modern adaptations of this monomyth. Lucas […]
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Blake Snyder’s Save The Cat technique has helped countless screenwriters over the years. While some find it too formulaic, others especially those in the beginning of their careers, find it a useful method to structure their stories coherently and overcome writer’s block. This method breaks down a screenplay into 15 essential beats, each serving a […]
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Version 0.9.5 Beta Released
Scrite has been installed nearly 30,000 times since its first release four years ago. We have nearly 20,000 registered users, and roughly 4,000 users regularly write every month on Scrite. Our Discord community has more than 1200 people on it. Our tribe is growing, and we want to continue innovating and building the best screenwriting […]
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New Home Screen
The latest nightly builds of Scrite feature a new “Home Screen” dialog box, which is shown right after the app is launched. This one screen packs so many options yet isn’t overwhelming to the user. We believe options are easier to find here. For first-time users of Scrite, the screen displays all templates in one […]
Arguably the most popular cultural phenomenon in the modern literary and film world, Harry Potter, written by J.K. Rowling, is a masterclass in classical storytelling. In this post, we will examine the story using the 12 Steps of the Hero’s Journey framework. 1. Ordinary World In Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Harry lives with […]
One of the most beloved animation movies, Shrek is a classic that captivates audiences with its humor, heart, and memorable characters. Behind the layers of fairy-tale parody lies a narrative structure deeply rooted in the hero’s journey archetype. In this blog post, we’ll explore how Shrek follows the 12 steps of the Hero’s Journey. 1. […]
Ideas can emerge from anywhere and often do at unexpected times. Whether it’s a book you just came across, an article you chanced upon, an incident that happened to you or your friend, or by simply watching another movie – the initial inspiration can hardly be predicted or engineered. The more you consume and the […]
Short films are like haikus in the world of cinema—concise, impactful, and capable of evoking profound emotions within a limited space. Besides being pieces of art in themselves, are often an important training ground for filmmakers to hone their craft. Many consider short films to be a proxy for and sometimes complementary to film school […]
Out of the numerous storytelling structures, few get the most limelight in the screenwriting world. Most writers are familiar with the popular names like Save The Cat, Hero’s Journey, Story Circle, and the like; however, one lesser known concept, albeit more popular in literautre, is Freytag’s Pyramid. What is Freytag’s Pyramid? Freytag’s Pyramid is a […]
Once you’ve decided that you need to Outline your story before you start writing the screenplay, you will need to choose between the various storytelling structures out there. The three-act structure as a narrative breakdown can be applied to almost any story. But to further breakdown your story in beats, certain storytelling frameworks can be […]