Tf3411
I have The Screen Writers Bible and have followed certain guidelines it has recommended in the past. Caps when introducing characters seems to always be brought up specifically because I do not do so. Well the reason I do not tend to follow every rule in the beginners hand book is because I like to write my scripts as if it were the final shooting draft. I put age in parenthesis, I don’t cap my characters, I use words that might be perceived as camera or directors pov. Why you ask? Because 99% of the scripts I read are shooting scripts of movies I love. I’ve taken a little away from each screenwriters techniques and tried to incorporate it into my work. THERE ISN’T A RIGHT WAY and A WRONG WAY TO WRITE! Every (artist) screenwriter paints the picture through his or her vision a bit different than the next. And I believe there is always room for improvement but more space to learn new techniques and writing styles from our fellow story tellers! Why else would we take the time and effort to read each others creations? My dream is for my words to come to life on the screen someday but I write my screenplays in a format that is visually satisfying enough to pop off the page and hit you in the mouth. Call it defiant or rebellious but until I get paid for my imaginations they will read the way I dream them up!
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alexis15
- 2011-01-15 00:57:37
- Hi, Tf3411 - I just posted a short 12pgs - would you be so kind and read it. Let me know what you think.
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Dawn Chapman
- 2011-01-13 01:58:48
- Hi there, thanks for the notes on Fallen Biker. It was written to be the starter of a script for a competition on scripped.com I will be finishing it as I have the whole idea planned out. Need to plan some time away I think. As for your work. You're nearly there, just takes the time to get that extra bit closer, finishing a script is a massive accomplishment in itself. :) Just keep on going. One day it will all feel like second nature. D
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Tf3411
- 2011-01-12 19:50:11
- sunnyd Very solid and fair points. I didn't post this comment based on your review of what you said...Ive been told this before on scriptbuddy but after submitting the script to a couple...well hundreds of agents a couple did ask me why I capped my characters. I also noticed on a lot of shooting scripts they didn't cap characters when introducing just used very vivid words to describe them and their attire. I thank you for your advice. after looking at your resume Ill be taking it.
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Dawn Chapman
- 2011-01-12 02:03:50
- I understand where you are coming from, art is art. But unfortunatly to get your script read you have to adhere to the rules. This is proven fact, learned from experience. I want my script to be read as well and all the way through. But when sending it out and expecting producers/directors etc to take a look they like life simple. They don't want someone who is rebellious, they want and need someone who will conform to standards and not need re-training. After all when a script is sold, it isn't the end of the line. On the most parts that script will be most likely re-written, in fact several times and probably not even by the the original writer... especially if they have a rebellious streak. Sorry, but my opinion is that. I may take another look at your script, I may not. I don't know yet, a script has to grab me visually, yes, but it also has to flow and read quickly and easily. Good luck with your writing. Dawn
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