Diane Warren on her 17th Oscar nominations, awards season campaigning, and which directors she'd like to write for.

Don't list cliches in your profile, instead show your character in a memorable and human-centered way using these 3 ...

Think your fictional villain is memorable? If they're just "evil," readers will forget them instantly. The most unfor ...

Writers often search for inspiration in the extraordinary: a thrilling adventure, a dramatic romance, or a mysterious event ...

Despite working off a fully written story, House of the Dragon is already failing several characters just two seasons into ...

From gems like Frances Ha to classics like Taxi Driver, the best character studies in cinema offer a look into the inner ...

When Hijack returns, it’s been two years since Sam Nelson (Elba) saved the passengers on flight KA29. Almost immediately he ...

There are TV shows for every taste, but some series are essential viewing for anyone who appreciates great storytelling and ...

The main story of the Bleach manga/anime franchise only has room for one leading character, Ichigo Kurosaki himself, but ...

That same philosophy underpins Matt Mercer of Critical Role ’s approach to NPC entrances, though he frames it specifically as an exercise in sensory immersion. What does the party see, hear, smell, or ...

This year brought us a lot of great television—and with it, some of the most compelling characters in recent memory. There were silent-but-sweet teenage crushes; sharp-tongued Southern charmers; and ...

The mischievous alien starred in a billion-dollar grossing film, sold more than $4 billion in merchandise and took over for Mickey Mouse on a national tour. By Alex Weprin Senior Editor Quick, who ...