If you want to become a screenwriter, it’s so important to learn how to write action lines in a script. Action lines take up the bulk of a reader’s attention. It’s where you spell out what’s happening ...

When a playwright starts working on their play, they might not think about the format first. But once inspiration strikes, the structure of their script is what brings their vision to life on stage.

That means incorporating storytelling techniques while writing our scripts can give our video much more impact. Let's try this in context. Rather than just talking about cloud formation, talk about ...

There are tons of great podcasts out there. But, what makes those podcasts great is not only what happens behind the mic. Instead, what sets those podcasts apart is the planning that happens before ...

If you’re an avid podcast fan, you’ll notice that there are (broadly speaking) two types of shows: non-narrative and narrative. Non-narrative podcasts are more freewheeling, constructed around ...

This story originally appeared in NPR's Student Podcast Challenge newsletter. Subscribe here. When I (Abē Levine) started interning here at NPR, I worked nights as a wedding server. And one thing ...