It's kind of fun to see how everyone else works. The first thing I do, once I conceive of the story (which usually happens as I'm, walking down the street late...
Yeah Don, no matter how many times I read that I always need to read it again to remember how crucial your point is to Character Motivation/Development. "What...
I've been milling around in this hollywood dream for 3 years now. And the thing that has driven me bonkers is describing scenes. Does anyone know of a website...
Instead of moments later just describe the time frame. Early evening, late afternoon. Etc. A scene is created if the time or place of the action changes. ...
I'm looking for someone in the Branson, MO area who would like to collaborate writing screenplays. Is there anyone on this list who lives in my area that...
Hi, I had somewhat of the same problem. As for your using Doug's name, it's okay if you just say he. As in (He paces). Something really good, no great to...
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I use Final Draft 4 and like it. Sally ... http://www.screenwriting-resources.com/screenplay_format.html...
Does anyone know of any good film schools a person could attend? Thanks, Mike Irvan Website: http://www.mikeirvan.com and http://www.strawberrylanedesign.com ...
Hello Everyone, When writing a montage do you write "night" or "day?" Or are the numbered montage scenes self explanatory? Do you write dissolve to: before...
No offense taken, Curtis. As you aptly point out, it's fun to see the path everyone else takes to this madness called "screenwriting." But one thing for sure:...
hie there is a good arts guru in zimbabwe by the name Cont Mhlanga, contact him on contmhlanga@... and tell him that you were reffered by mandla his...
In a message dated 1/7/06 10:07:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... It is a movie script. The only things I've numbered are the montage descriptions. Thanks for...
I ask myself these questions: What would the end be like? What will the beginning look like to get me as a viewer glued to it? These will however be after the...
Yeah Don, you're right about friends and family. I didn't want to me more longwinded, but when I said shared my script with friends and family, I specifically...
I don't number my montages in my main script (as said, of course you should within the shooting script) and I don't mention night and day either. I just list...
That's a good idea. I need to start thinking about the end of the story at the begining of my process more often. - Curt ... put down the major scenes that...
I attended Chapman University and it was very useful due to the quality of instructors. Leonard Schraeder (Kiss of the Spider Woman) and Dan Obannon (Alien and...
Hi, What about FAMU in Prague? I am going to have a try there for next year... Even though, after reading a couple of screenwritting books, there is not much...
Hi, I am in africa, Zimbabwe and thje best film school that i have attended and really researched on is AMAKHOSI THEATRE.I advice anyone who really wants to...
Kate Stories are not created but they are told and the best way to tell a good story is not to create one but tell one as it happened.Before you could even...
My process: I get an idea from my many places, including my "Ideas Jar," which is filled with actual events that have happened to me or someone close to me...
Hello All, I just wanted to share my news. I now have stories on Horror Masters.Com. They were posted last night. If you like stories with a twist, come read...
Hello Everyone, Is there a way to write five pages of back story/flashbacks in a script? It is important to the story. I'm just not sure how to work it in. ...