The best screenplays in the world completely absorb you into the story. You get so deep into what's happening on the page (or on the screen) that you forget that there was a person or group of people working in a room to make that story special. To create evocative reactions to your work, you need to be an expert at worldbuilding. Today, I want to look at why worldbuilding is a screenwriter's most powerful tool and why you should try our template. We've also created a free template you can use to enhance your skills in this area. Let's dive in. Worldbuilding definitionWorldbuilding is the multi-layered process of using your imagination to create a world or entire universe. In fiction, cinema, and television, this process helps the audience get lost within the story and focus only on the narrative at hand.Why is Worldbuilding Important?You're going to be worldbuilding every time you write. If you're making up a story, you're also defining the world. That means it's crucial that you think about the world as much as you think about the characters within it.So what kind of world will your characters live in?There's a good chance you have not thought about this when writing, and that could be the main thing holding you back. The world informs the characters, story, tone, and genre.And it does not matter what you're writing.You're always worldbuilding.How to Worldbuild Across GenresWhen you think about worldbuilding, you probably think about genres like science fiction or...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 2 April, 2024