“Sex sells” is a tried and true marketing mantra. Nothing captures attention like some hanky-panky. But how to do it well is a serious concern for a writer. A badly written sex scene can ruin an ...

There are many elements that go into telling a story onscreen successfully. An audience may not realize it, but as writer/director/actor/crew, you must be aware of ...

If you want to become a screenwriter, it’s so important to learn how to write action lines in a script. Action lines take up the bulk of a reader’s attention. It’s where you spell out what’s happening ...

Writing Your Sitcom Pilot, Chapter 1: The Scene Where The Sexy Female Lead Is Caught Naked, by Zhubin Parang: “It is no accident that this scene is ubiquitous in sitcoms. Television reflects life, and ...

In 'Making a Scene,' on shelves Tuesday, the actress shares childhood memories and Hollywood workplace traumas alike. By Seija Rankin Senior Editor Before Constance Wu‘s essay collection hit shelves ...