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Post by ScriptedEyes on May 19, 2003 0:24:34 GMT -5
Maybe someone could help me out on this. When I write something I always write it in story form. When I write I just can't seem to write it in script it doesn't appeal to some way it seems harder to do it that way and I really don't know how to. Can anyone help me out?
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Post by armagecko on May 19, 2003 0:42:40 GMT -5
My suggestion is to try reading more scripts or screenplays so you get better used to the format. A lot more screenplays are being published and sold at area bookstores. This is a great boon for the screenwriter, as these valuable tools were once hard to find outside of LA or NY. Also, it's cool to read the screenplays of movies you own or have seen. Then you can compare the written word to the way these ideas were translated into a visual medium. Some DVDs now contain the screenplay for the movie. I think one of the Scream movies has this feature. Of course, the screenplay included has usually been revised to include any added scenes or delete any edited scenes, but this is still a great addition to DVD features. Once you become more familiar with the format, I don't think you'll have any trouble writing dialogue. In fact, I find it easier than prose, because you don't have to say so much or include the kind of detail that is necessary for a book. Some of the books that I have found helpful are: Screenwriting Updated by Linda Aronson (for the experienced writer), How Not to Write a Screenplay by Denny Martin Flinn (good overall advice for novice or pro), and any of Sid Field's Screenwriting books. Also, you might check the trade mags like Script, Creative Screenwriting, Scriptwriting Secrets, or Scenario. These publications contains excerpts and expert advice on screenwriting in general. Hope this helps and good luck with your writing!
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michaelvorhees666
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Post by michaelvorhees666 on May 29, 2003 14:01:32 GMT -5
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Post by Fantome on Jun 6, 2003 14:52:40 GMT -5
Writing prose is what most people are used to, so it can be difficult to get used to the screenplay format. My suggestion would be to write two or three pages a day, concentrating on correct structure and flow. Don't worry about plotting or unique story ideas. Just get use to the format. Use free association writing...don't worry about what the story is about. Just write everything that comes to mind. The more you practice it, the more familiar it will become.
Screenwriting never gets easier, but the more familiar it is, the better decisions you'll make. And that's invaluable.
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Post by Doombringer64 on Jun 30, 2003 2:59:02 GMT -5
What I do is start in a story formatt then convert it to script formatt.
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