29 Common Screenwriting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Comprehensive guide to avoiding common screenwriting pitfalls, from character development to story structure. Offers practical advice on crafting compelling narratives and developing a unique voice in screenwriting.
Expert Advice on Selling Your First Screenplay
Insights from industry experts on selling your first screenplay, covering topics like market trends, networking, script quality, and navigating the business side of Hollywood.
Notes to Screenwriters: Advancing Your Story, Screenplay, and Career - Full Interview
Comprehensive interview offering invaluable insights on screenplay writing, from common mistakes to handling feedback, crafting impactful stories, and navigating the industry's challenges.
Breaking Into Documentary Filmmaking - Tips and Insights
Renowned documentarian Patrick Creadon shares invaluable insights on breaking into the industry, from on-set techniques to financial realities, offering aspiring filmmakers a comprehensive guide to success in documentary filmmaking.
Directing Actors - Creating Memorable Performances for Film & TV
Insightful interview exploring actor-director dynamics, script analysis, and techniques for creating authentic performances in film and TV. Covers common misconceptions and effective approaches to directing actors.
Comic Book Panel Layouts and Flow With Joe Sonntag and Clayton Barton
Explore comic book panel layouts and flow with experts, covering composition, sizing, and guiding readers' eyes. Learn techniques to create seamless sequences and enhance storytelling in your comic pages.
Use Your Data to Tell Stories
Interactive workshop on creating engaging data visualizations, exploring techniques and tools to reveal meaningful stories hidden in big data across various fields, from cancer diagnosis to zodiac signs.
Beyond Mentorship - Storytelling and Sponsorship
Explore the distinction between mentorship and sponsorship, and learn how senior engineers can foster a welcoming culture of learning for early-career professionals in tech.
I'm Just Trying to Keep My Head Above Water
Exploring mental health challenges in tech, coping strategies, and industry improvements through personal experiences with ADHD and work-life balance.
From High Conflict to Good Conflict - A Writer's Reframing Workshop
Discover techniques to transform high-conflict narratives into constructive dialogues, enhancing your journalistic skills in covering complex disputes and fostering understanding.
PowerPoint Presentation Skills Tutorial - Effective Delivery and Design Techniques
Master effective presentation techniques, from storytelling to slide design. Learn to engage audiences, optimize layouts, and use PowerPoint tools for impactful, memorable presentations.
Story-Driven: Exploring the Impact of Real-time Context Information on Automated Storytelling
Explore how real-time contextual information influences and enhances automated storytelling systems through cutting-edge research and practical applications.
Strange Stories of World War I & II
Explore bizarre and lesser-known tales from World Wars I and II, uncovering extraordinary feats, unusual weapons, and surprising collaborations that shaped history.
Extra History: Medicine
Explore humanity's medical history, from ancient beliefs to modern breakthroughs. Learn about epidemics, discoveries, and medical mysteries that shaped our understanding of health and disease.
How to Know If a Screenplay Has Been Written Too Fast
Discover essential insights on identifying rushed screenplay writing, with expert guidance on common pitfalls, quality indicators, and professional development techniques for crafting polished scripts.
What the Audience Wants More Than Anything Else - Understanding Connection in Storytelling
Discover key insights from renowned acting coach Jean-Louis Rodrigue on creating authentic audience connections through physical performance and character development in theater and film.
Building Real Worlds: From the Storytelling of Science to the Science of Storytelling
Explore the fascinating intersection of storytelling and scientific worldbuilding, examining how new technologies reshape our understanding of reality, representation, and ontological frameworks.
What Gets Lost When We Treat Conversations Like Transactions | Khaya Dlanga | TED
Author Khaya Dlanga explores how the most powerful stories are told simply to connect with others. Through humorous anecdotes and moving memories, he examines why conversations without strategy or agenda allow us to truly see one another. Recorded at TED2025.
Wicked’s Costume Designer on How to Tell Stories with Clothes | Paul Tazewell | TED
Oscar-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell explores the subconscious language of clothing and how it shapes our perceptions of heroes and villains, drawing from his work on "Wicked," "Hamilton," and "West Side Story."
The Trick to Powerful Public Speaking | Lawrence Bernstein | TED
Communication expert Lawrence Bernstein explains why people get nervous when public speaking and introduces the "coffee shop test" as a simple technique to overcome nerves, connect with audiences, and deliver resonant messages by treating presentations like casual conversations.
How to Find Laughter Anywhere | Chris Duffy | TED
Comedian Chris Duffy explains how to sharpen your sense of humor and laugh more by seeing the world through a child's perspective. He shares insights on developing comedic thinking and finding humor in everyday life.