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WritingScripts |
Posted: March 28th, 2017, 3:42pm |
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Anyone have any helpful hints?
I am almost done a script, once done I will buy post-it notes and write waht happens in a scene and stick it to the page. I will do this for every scene, then read the post-its and see if I find any plots holes, issues with characters, slug lines, and yes TYPOS and MISSPELLINGS.
Are there any other tricks of the trade to check a first draft? |
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AnthonyCawood |
Posted: March 28th, 2017, 4:26pm |
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January Project Group
LocationUK Posts4323 Posts Per Day 1.13 |
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WritingScripts |
Posted: March 28th, 2017, 5:20pm |
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LC |
Posted: March 28th, 2017, 6:43pm |
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LocationThe Great Southern Land Posts7630 Posts Per Day 1.34 |
Anthony's list is a good guide but also remember it's not a bible. They're guidelines and I'd say a large proportion of Pro scripts contain these no-no's and still read well. Some don't of course, and that's cause a great story will often carry some not so perfect writing.
My tip: read your script out loud, preferably with someone, but even on your own is better than nothing, to listen to your dialogue. I think the voices in FD are robotic and often don't have the right inflections so I steer clear of that.
Proofread. Proofread again. Get someone else to proofread.
Check for orphaned words. Remove if you can. Keep your description/action lines to a four line max.
Go with the 'new shot' 'new line' mantra.
Post here. You'll definitely get an objective POV.
Proofread a printed copy. You'd be amazed what you pick up on hard copy as opposed to on your computer monitor. |
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eldave1 |
Posted: March 28th, 2017, 7:16pm |
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LocationSouthern California Posts6874 Posts Per Day 1.93 |
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eldave1 |
Posted: March 28th, 2017, 7:19pm |
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LocationSouthern California Posts6874 Posts Per Day 1.93 |
I use FD so the scene boxes take the place of sticky notes.
I do:
- Write out the purpose of each scene (some get deleted because the purpose is minor)
- For each scene ask - (a) could I have started in later or (b) ended it sooner
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WritingScripts |
Posted: March 28th, 2017, 7:24pm |
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FD scene boxes... making me think. |
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TonyDionisio |
Posted: March 28th, 2017, 9:20pm |
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Been Around Damnit, get to the point!
LocationTennessee Posts768 Posts Per Day 0.20 |
Having extra sets of eyes helping you is really the best way. Some are better than others. |
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Dreamscale |
Posted: March 29th, 2017, 9:52am |
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Read it over numerous times, as you write, and after.
When you're actually done, it shouldn't be a first draft, if you've read it over and over as you write. |
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Steven |
Posted: March 29th, 2017, 2:28pm |
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LocationSouthern California Posts466 Posts Per Day 0.15 |
I try to edit page by page, or every few. I've been lucky in that I've weeded out the "passive" voice stuff when it comes to my writing, finally. I still need to learn when to stop an action line, or when the multi-sentence action line should be split in two.
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LuisAnthony |
Posted: May 12th, 2017, 11:24am |
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Something that I like to do is actually print out the entire script, and go over it with pen. I also lend the script to trustable people who would give me honest feedback and let them pile up on my own coments. |
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James McClung |
Posted: May 12th, 2017, 11:47am |
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Of The Ancients
LocationWashington, D.C. Posts3293 Posts Per Day 0.48 |
Third for printing a hard copy and editing with a pen. Underrated. Also, once you've finished your script, set it aside for at least two weeks, go and live your life and/or work on something else, then come back to it with fresh(er) eyes. |
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eldave1 |
Posted: May 12th, 2017, 4:33pm |
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January Project Group
LocationSouthern California Posts6874 Posts Per Day 1.93 |
Third for printing a hard copy and editing with a pen. Underrated. Also, once you've finished your script, set it aside for at least two weeks, go and live your life and/or work on something else, then come back to it with fresh(er) eyes. |
Concur - time away is critical |
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