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Notes on writing, craft, and building Skrib — for novelists, screenwriters, and anyone chasing the next sentence.
Multiple POV Novels: Structuring Alternating Chapters
Multiple POV novels: how many voices is too many? Two to four, and each one needs a real arc. Discover how to alternate without losing readers.
Save the Cat for Novelists: Beat Sheets for Fiction
Can a screenwriting formula really fit a novel? Save the Cat's 15 beats do, once you swap page counts for percentages. Discover how to adapt them.
Scene Headings, Action Lines and White Space in Scripts
Transform your screenplay formatting. Implement proven techniques for concise scene headings, visual action lines, and strategic white space. Speed up the read.
Adapting a Novel into a Screenplay: Compression Tips
Learn proven techniques for adapting a novel into a screenplay. Discover how to condense the story, choose key plot points, and keep the spirit alive.
Writing a Screenplay in Google Docs, Word, Final Draft or Skrib: Where Each One Stops
Where Google Docs, Word, Final Draft and Skrib each stop on a screenplay: the Docs setup that works, then locked pages, A-pages and revision colours.
The Best App to Write a Book: Word, Google Docs, Notion, Obsidian, Scrivener and Skrib
Word, Google Docs, Notion, Obsidian, Scrivener and Skrib compared for novelists: real prices, what each is best at, and where each one strains on a book.
Screenplay Format Template and Example: Every Element on the Page
The exact indent for every screenplay element, plus a short formatted scene example, the Courier 12 font rule, the margins and where the page numbers sit.
From Treatment to Draft: Your Screenplay Roadmap
Discover the essential steps to go from treatment to screenplay draft. Build a rock-solid foundation before typing FADE IN with this writing roadmap.
Best Screenwriting Software Compared for Pro Writers
Discover the best screenwriting software for working writers. Compare leading tools like Final Draft, Celtx, and Fade In to find your perfect script-crafting companion.
How Long Should a Screenplay Be? Page Count by Genre
How many pages should your screenplay be? Discover the optimal page range for action, comedy, drama, horror, rom-com & thriller scripts.