Well, I'm floored.  Time Travel.  Never had a clue.  That certainly didn't show up in my tiny man-brain for stuff...

Please write some more shorts.  They are easier to sell and help you get better.

Here's the truth about screenwriting.  

Writing a story is an orgy of words.  You start with a few more, they have sex and suddenly, you have a story.  But, screenwriting is a duel of words.  Each word has to justify its purpose on the page.  

Anyone can write a 400-page novel.  No one can write a 300-page screenplay.  Hell, I don't think anyone can write a 250 or even a 200-page screenplay and have any realistic hopes in it getting sold.

So, shorts helps you look for things like word usage, orphans, and planning, all of which go into writing a feature.

I know I've become a better writer since I started doing these OWC.  Many of the other peeps that are regulars feel the same way.

And the greatest compliment that I've really gotten is that everyone knew the first 2 OWC that I entered.  But, no one guessed the last 2 that I entered.  That's awesome.  To be able to delve into other ideas and genres is the best thing we can do as screenwriters.

End rant.  

Dan

Quoted from DanC Well, I'm floored.  Time Travel.  Never had a clue.  That certainly didn't show up in my tiny man-brain for stuff... Please write some more shorts.  They are easier to sell and help you get better. Here's the truth about screenwriting.   Writing a story is an orgy of words.  You start with a few more, they have sex and suddenly, you have a story.  But, screenwriting is a duel of words.  Each word has to justify its purpose on the page.   Anyone can write a 400-page novel.  No one can write a 300-page screenplay.  Hell, I don't think anyone can write a 250 or even a 200-page screenplay and have any realistic hopes in it getting sold. So, shorts helps you look for things like word usage, orphans, and planning, all of which go into writing a feature. I know I've become a better writer since I started doing these OWC.  Many of the other peeps that are regulars feel the same way. And the greatest compliment that I've really gotten is that everyone knew the first 2 OWC that I entered.  But, no one guessed the last 2 that I entered.  That's awesome.  To be able to delve into other ideas and genres is the best thing we can do as screenwriters. End rant.   Dan

lol. not really a rant. But, I will most likely work on some more, even if no one reads them. I got some brevity issues I need to work on if I'm being honest.