ASK & DISCUSS INDEX

11 years, 8 months ago - Dan Selakovich

How many other writers have read it? You need feedback from people that know what they're doing.

Don't submit to ANY producer until it's perfect.

11 years, 8 months ago - Charles Harris

It's not a strange question at all. The danger with writing it as if you're making the movie is that you might include a load of technical stuff that will distract the reader.

You want your script to be as readable as possible. When I read it, I should feel that I'm absorbed in the movie. So, no technical terms or directions, such as CLOSE UP or TRACK.

On the other hand, the screenwriter is the first "director" of the movie. Tell the story the way you want it to be. Make it come to life for us.

Do you read scripts? Read as many as you can, so you can see how other writers do it. Good and bad!

11 years, 8 months ago - Paul W Franklin

Firstly, if I received a script that had as many typos as your question, I'd probably bin it. So tidy up your English.
And then get feedback from people who don't know you.

11 years, 8 months ago - Shawn Miley

thank you all for getting back to me on this, another thing when you write a screenplay is it best to write it as if your making the movie or as you want to see it made by someone else?..
I know strange question but I want to get it right for my first script..

11 years, 8 months ago - Saad Miah

I would highly recommend you do at least two writing courses to guide you better. Odd comments here and there will just serve to confuse. I personally attended David Freeman's Beyond Structure and London Script Consultancy weekly seminars for almost a year (almost free), the combination of both shot up my abilities, and also a lot of life experience will help. Good luck.

11 years, 8 months ago - Stephen M. Hunt

You must submit your work for professional appraisal – and I don’t mean by me.

I don’t provide screenplay analysis but I rely on it, totally.

Taking clearly spelt out constructive criticism on the chin is something you have to learn to do – even top earning screenplay writers are required to re-write.

Proper, professional feedback has to be paid for of course and it’s no different to using plumbers, electricians and car mechanics – a few are great, far too many are rip-offs.

Sifting the good from the bad is unfortunately a trial and error process. You’ll waste some money – get over it, you have to have good feedback.
Stick with those who leave you truly inspired and burning to apply their insights.

You’ll to learn to shrug off and move on from that which leaves you feeling mugged, misunderstood or trashed.

A teacher’s primary duty is to inspire. Those who get their kicks from juggling jargon rather than disseminating wisdom are in the wrong business.