No one writes a perfect script from page one. Many writers write a scene, then go…
Tag: animation writing
Guest Column ‘HTWFA’ | #9 How long should your scenes be?
One of the best ways to make sure you don’t waste time (and money if you’re…
Guest Column ‘HTWFA’ | #8 A brief introduction to script writing
The best way to learn how to write animation scripts is a method I call The…
Guest Column ‘HTWFA’ | #7 How to easily transform your outline into script
Here’s a tip I developed over the years to quickly turn an outline into a script…
Guest Column ‘HTWFA’ | #6 How to write an outline
Working out the story beats is the most important part of writing a good script. If…
Guest Column ‘HTWFA’ | #5 Finding the scenes that MUST be there
In my last post I introduced a simple method of developing story beats by asking the…
Guest Column ‘HTWFA’ | #4 The secret to developing your story
It may seem like a daunting task to turn a thin premise into a tightly paced,…
Guest Column ‘HTWFA’ | #3 It all begins with a premise
There are far more animated television episodes produced each year than animated features, so you’re much…
Guest Column ‘HTWFA’ | #2 Tools of the Trade
If you want to be an organ grinder you have to have an organ and a…
Guest Column ‘HTWFA’ | #1 The difference between live-action and animation writing
If you want to write animation—or if you want to produce or direct it—it’s important to…
Takeaways from Hollywood writer Nayna Agrawal’s masterclass on the art of animation writing: KAM Summit 2022
The KAM Summit is about all things animation. And well, what is a good animated story…
