KittyTank working on props
A screenplay to start, then one worthy of pitching to Lionsgate!
How I did it: For a school project, I teamed up with two classmates to write a screenplay for a short film. We combined drama and comedy with experimental film styles to create a fifteen page script. Our weekends were spent in coffeehouses, poring over a laptop screen. We hit plenty of obstacles, struggling through writers' block and boredom. But when the deadline hit, we were able to turn in a complete screenplay that we were all happy with. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I worked a few hours every day on it. When things were slow at work I would work on it there as well. Once I had finished I had other look at it, they were able to find mistakes and give feedback on what worked or not. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Dedication and deadlines for a class. Got a first draft, sent it through a lot of workshopping with friends and classmates, then heavily revised the characters and scenes based on the feedback.If you're just starting out in screenwriting, revision will be key. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I was unsure about if I wanted to continue writing as a hopeful career path. I traveled overseas for six months to Canada and because I was away from everyday life I was able to finally write the script I'd wanted to. I completed the script a little after I'd come home. It was a very proud moment to have finally finished it! Read how I did it…
How I did it: In my English class, we were told that all nine of us (we're an extremely small and collaborative class) had to participate in a play re-enacting Romeo and Juliet. I stole the job of writing the script from this kid who really didn't want to do it... and, yeah, it elevated from there. We were only going to do a scene or two, but I had soooo much fun with it that I rewrote the ENTIRE thing. We took about 2 weeks to plan it and I actually o… Read how I did it…
KittyTank working on props
A screenplay to start, then one worthy of pitching to Lionsgate!
Purplenails has caught up with her film list in no particular order.
I’ve gone back to the simplistic elements, the sci-fi bits were added to fill plot holes but became just a bit over the top and far too complicated. Think its something to hold back for another script. Need to stick to basics, the idea is the audience is half in the dark anyway, and I want a sort of dark tone, deception, confusion throughout so I shouldn’t make things too clear or complex.
So, I’ve joined a Creative Writing Club at the local public library. They meet every two weeks. I have been to one meetin gso far.
The benefit of this is a) I get to hear others b) I get to share c) I’m forced to write to a topic with a time constraint and d) I’m in the library and after the meeting I sit around reading/writing/researching
So far this seems like a good way to break into the habit and get serious about this goal.
I have a great movie in mind, it’s everything and will be a deep movie.. can’t wait to write it and then see what’s what about getting it in someone’s hands that can make it happen!
If anyone knows any online resources please share!
wanderingpup is trading and getting ready for a trip.
Four days ‘til Script Frenzy! Gotta check out the changes in CeltX…
Hey Kids
Script Frenzy starts April 1 – no foolin
Join me, won’t you: add Script Frenzy 2009
I have no clue how to write a screenplay but I have many ideas. My big writing project right now needs to be my thesis but since I love writing, I will put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) for my screenplay ideas when I’m feeling exhausted from my thesis.
My goal is to finish a screenplay by September 1st.
Purplenails has caught up with her film list in no particular order.
I’ve figured out how to rid some plot holes, which seems to advance the story into to some sci-fi-esque areas. And I’m a little clearer on the way things are panning out.
Purplenails has caught up with her film list in no particular order.
And I have an idea which I’ve started writing, I’ve decided I’m writer/director/actor material (possibly), so I’m going to write, direct and have a minor part in it. It’s gonna be a short NO budget film, although I was looking on the UK film council website and I could be funded (if I make it a feature film-which at the moment it could turn in to), but it involved something about development which I didn’t understand. Sounded like they’d be giving me a loan and I had to find a financier/production company who would pay it back. Although that doesn’t seem to make much sense. So not sure if that’s the way forward. I’m sort of storyboarding it ( very vaguely) and then writing out what happens in each scene. So far like two scenes lol. Not very focused, trying to figure some other stuff out at the same time.
mathnerde is trying new adventures
And I know where the current “chunk” of story needs to go. I just need to make more time to write on this. So as a goal I need to have 10 pages by the next time the writing group meets in 2 weeks.
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Los Angeles
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camachoborracho asks,
“Let's help each other. To start: What is your Logline/1 sentence description & accompanying Title (and if you have it, also what's the tagline aka the movie poster blurb)?”
— 4 weeks ago |
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kandiman asks,
“I'm trying to convert a book to a screenplay, but I've got severe writer's block and don't know where to start. To make things even worse... I WROTE THE BOOK that I'm trying to convert. Any advice? I'm tearing my hair out here.”
— 2 years ago |
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Arizona
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Loi13 asks,
“What can I do to make my screenplay longer?”
— 2 years ago |
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San Francisco
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playingbyheart83 asks,
“How does one come up with a unique story idea, plot & characters? I mean one that makes sense from beginning to end, is complicated enough to make for a full-length feature, but simple enough to be marketable and enjoyable.”
— 3 years ago |
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London
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Purplenails asks,
“How do you actually write a screenplay, I mean the fundamentals of it, is it only dialogue? can you be descriptive and say what the character is doing, what direction the shot could be taken at, whats in the room etc?”
— 3 years ago |
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Chicago
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Jack Stitt asks,
“Just curious what everyone's favourite screenplay writing software is (for Windows)? Sophocles looks good, anyone tried it?”
— 3 years ago |
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Noord-Holland
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Paola asks,
“Any recommended manual/school/source of information to learn the formal rules for writing a screenplay?”
— 4 years ago |
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