Best Screenwriting Advice Bar None
I just got The DV Rebel's Guide in the mail (review forthcoming). I had to post this tidbit from page xix:This book will not offer more than the tiniest bit of advice about writing your script. What if I told you your tenth script would be great? Would you still be interested in writing the first nine? Well, your 10th script will be great, now get to work.This is so true. I spent four years in NYU screenwriting classes watching everyone, including myself, churn through bad writing to find the good stuff.
Which reminds me. I badly need to finish my next draft of The Farmhouse.
posted by J. Ott @ 1/16/2007 07:37:00 PM
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so how do you know how to start it? email me d.john26@gmail,com
seriously... all that helps very little...
I'm assuming you already have an idea for a screenplay.
For starting a screenplay, I recommend clearing time and just 'putting pen to paper' or 'fingers to keyboard.' There is no better practice for writing than lots of writing. Chances are, if you haven't done a few drafts of the screenplay, its not ready to show anyone yet. Concentrate on improving it with each draft. Don't be afraid to throw out weeks of work.
There is always a way to optimize a story so it grabs and holds the attention of the audience. When people give you feedback, pay attention to where the story lost their interest.
Think about people you know in your life who tell great stories. What details do they emphasize in a story and what do they leave out? Do they tell a story linearly or digressively?
I could go on forever about screenwriting. But remember: the best advice to actually write. Learn by doing.
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