As any aspiring screenwriter knows, the process of writing a movie script isn’t easy. But if you break it down into its discrete parts—the type of script, a strong premise, solid plot, believable ...

Variety’s new series, “Hollywood How-To,” will tackle all things writing, with broader conversations about everything from crafting characters to navigating the writer’s room. The second chapter — ...

Maybe you’re thinking about writing a screenplay, but don’t know where to start. Or maybe you’re interested in following in the footsteps of writer-directors such as Mindy Kaling or Jordan Peele.

When it comes to pilots that make a big splash, Taylor Sheridan makes the biggest waves. The guy has become a TV cultural phenomenon, spawning series that get everyone to buy in. His latest epic, ...

“Watchmen” showrunner Damon Lindelof thinks if you repeat the word three times, “we can express exactly how important it is” to a great script. “It’s really the whole ball of wax,” he says. “When it ...