Posts tagged Screenwriting tips

5 Dialogue Mistakes that Kill Romantic Tension (and How to Fix Them)

Struggling to create romantic chemistry in your screenplay? You might be making common dialogue mistakes that ruin the tension between your leads. In this blog post, discover 5 dialogue pitfalls that can flatten your love story — and learn how to fix them fast with screenwriting tips designed for made-for-TV romance writers. Perfect for Hallmark-style scripts, rom-coms, and holiday movies.

katie wilbertJune 5, 2025Writing romance, Dialogue mistakes, writing hallmark christmas movies, Writing rom-coms, writing romance screenplays, Screenwriting tips, Improve your character dialogue, Write good movie dialogue, Writing Hallmark MoviesComment

5 Mistakes New Romance Screenwriters Make (And How to Fix Them)

When I started writing romance movies for TV, my scripts had too much of everything. Too many speaking roles, too many one-off locations, and conflict that came out of nowhere. Sound familiar? If you're dreaming of writing your own Hallmark or Lifetime-style hit, here are 5 common mistakes that can tank your script (and how to fix them before your producer throws it across the room).

katie wilbertMay 27, 20255 mistakes screenwriters make, Writing romance, Writing rom-coms, Writing Made-for-TV Movies, writing romance screenplays, Writing Hallmark Movies, writing hallmark christmas movies, Screenwriting Tools, Screenwriting tips, Screenplay coverageComment