General Rules

A collection of the most important rules of writing.

Writing In medias res: how Wandavision tricks the audience

How the writers of Wandavision trick the viewers through the writing technique in medias res.

9 months ago

The difference between antagonist villain and foil – Batman Three Jokers

Explaining the difference between antagonist, villain, and foil using the Batman comic Three Jokers

12 months ago

Example of Deus ex machina – Oh brother where art thou?

An example of Deus ex machina done write and why this trope is more than simple lazy writing.

3 years ago

What is a movie plot twist and Anagnorisis – Bad times at the El Royale

Learn with the film Bad times at the El Royale as an example what is a movie plot twist and…

3 years ago

Perfect example of anticlimax – Mob Psycho 100

Definition and example of anticlimax with the anime Mob Psycho 100 and the sitcom How I met your mother

3 years ago

How to write conflict with examples – Pirates of the Caribbean

What are the different types of conflict and how to write conflict. "Man against supernatural with Pirates of the Caribbean…

3 years ago

Example of exposition done well in Crazy Rich Asians

It’s not always easy to find an example of exposition done well, especially when there’s a lot to uhm… “expose”.…

3 years ago

Why narrative exposition is essential – Breking Bad

The words “narrative exposition” sound like an innocuous term, but for writers they are terrifying. Especially if they hear them…

3 years ago

Why a movie should pass the Bechdel test

If you’re a fan of romantic movies you’ve probably wondered if your favourite one can pass the Bechdel test. But…

3 years ago

How to use suspension of disbelief in a movie

Suspension of disbelief is essentially what allows fiction to be entertaining. Thanks to it, the audience member of a Shakespeare…

3 years ago

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