The Craft of Screenwriting: The Invisible Work of the Screenwriter
When audiences talk about screenwriting, they usually talk about what they can see and hear. They remember a sharp line of dialogue, a surprising reveal, a memorable monologue, or
The Craft of Screenwriting: Why Audiences Forgive Plot Holes
Spend enough time reading discussions about movies, television series, or novels online, and you might begin to believe that audiences care about plot holes more than anything else
The Craft of Writing: Why Good Stories Ask Better Questions
Writers are often taught to think in terms of events. Something has to happen. A body must be found, a secret must be revealed, a relationship must fracture, a door must open, a th
John Risner
John Morgan Risner is a screenwriter, novelist, and story analyst, and the founder of Screen Writer Ink. With over a decade of experience teaching screenwriting and filmmaking at the university level, he has helped writers develop stronger stories through a focus on character, structure, and cinematic storytelling. His work spans multiple genres, including thriller, horror, and mystery, with an emphasis on character-driven narratives. He is also a film historian with a deep knowledge of classic and modern cinema, including the James Bond films and novels. Through Screen Writer Ink, he provides writers with practical, experience-based insight into the craft of storytelling—helping them move beyond theory and write with clarity, purpose, and control.
