Screenwriting Archives - Jay Carver

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Characters Determine Your Story’s Fate

From Okay to Amazing: How Compelling Characters Make Or Break Your Story When it comes…

Jay CarverJuly 23, 2023

how to introduce a character

Introducing Characters in Screenwriting: A Make or Break Moment

First Impressions Matter: How to Introduce Characters in Screenwriting If you're a screenwriter, one of…

Jay CarverMarch 1, 2023

Omar Little from "The Wire"

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The Wire’s Omar Little: A Master of his Craft and a Complex Figure

The Bogeyman of Baltimore's Drug Trade: Remembering Omar Little Omar Little, played by the late…

Jay CarverFebruary 9, 2023

thriller writing prompts

Unlocking the Secrets of Writing Thrillers

Jumpstarting Your Next Script: The Power of Thriller Writing Prompts Thriller writing is a powerful…

Jay CarverFebruary 6, 2023

The Importance of Theme in Screenwriting

The Importance of Theme in Movies

Writing a script that matters: The importance of theme in movies When it comes to…

Jay CarverJanuary 25, 2023

writing three dimensional characters

Writing Three Dimensional Characters

Creating Three Dimensional Characters Creating a believable or realistic character is one of the biggest…

Jay CarverJanuary 24, 2023