Notes & Insights
Comprehensive collection of class notes, insights, and curated writing resources from our community
Community Class Notes & Insights
Building Strong Characters
Key principles for creating memorable characters: 1) Give them clear goals and motivations, 2) Create internal and external conflicts, 3) Show charact...
Mastering Dialogue
Effective dialogue techniques: 1) Every line should serve a purpose, 2) Use subtext - characters rarely say exactly what they mean, 3) Give each chara...
The Power of Visual Storytelling
Remember that film is a visual medium. Show, don not tell. Use action lines to paint pictures that directors and actors can visualize. Every scene sho...
Plot Structure Essentials
The foundation of every great screenplay: Act 1 - Setup (25%), Act 2A - Rising Action (25%), Act 2B - Midpoint to Crisis (25%), Act 3 - Climax and Res...
Common Beginner Mistakes
Top mistakes to avoid: 1) Starting the story too early, 2) Over-explaining everything, 3) Passive protagonists, 4) Weak conflicts, 5) Inconsistent cha...
Curated Writing Resources
Beginner's Guide to Spiral Bound
Intro guide for new writers using the Spiral Bound method.
By Spiral Bound TeamSpiral Bound Scene Writing Prompts
Prompts from Anosh Sir's class to build better scenes.
By Anosh IraniMust Read Screenplays, by Mayur
A curated list of must-read screenplays. Updated Apr 2025.
By MayurTent Peg Structure Diagram
Visual representation of the Spiral Bound tent peg structure.
By Spiral Bound TeamDeepti's Notes on Logline Class
Class notes from Anosh Sir's Logline session.
By DeeptiMayur's Note on Midpoint
Insights on midpoint structure in storytelling.
By MayurBoman Irani Gems on Writing, by Viraf
Creative gems shared by Boman Irani.
By VirafAnosh Irani's Class Notes, by Viraf
Summary of insights from Anosh Irani's class.
By Viraf