There was another thing in the interview you would have been against, though, or at least it's not your approach. He does not believe in sketching out his script in very detailed notes. He feels that limits his freedom to explore and create.

Of course, I think you would say, Jeff, nothing wrong with that, to each his own. And I agree.

Another thing that surprised me is it sounds like he doesn't rewrite. He spends a few days polishing, then moves on. I'll have to see if I can find one of his scripts. I think I know where to look.

I'm cool with that, actually.  I sketch it out in my head over several weeks, but when it hits the page, there is lots of room to add and delete...and grow, as the story comes to life.

You also probably know, I'm not big on rewrites, either, just fine tuning, and fixing mistakes, etc.

Quoted from leitskev Another thing that surprised me is it sounds like he doesn't rewrite. He spends a few days polishing, then moves on. I'll have to see if I can find one of his scripts. I think I know where to look.

Let us know if you find any of his scripts.

He sounds like a naturalistic writer. Not that I'm saying that's a proper word, but I think you can strangle a script by pre-writing too much. But then it's each to his own. Once I get an idea, I like to start getting it down on paper and see where it takes me.

You didn't give the guy's name? Can you post it?

I gave a link to the interview with him. I recommend checking it out.

I think some stories are what they are. Write 'em, polish 'em, move on. But other stories, the more complex ones, benefit from adjusting based on feedback. I don't know. Until I write a good script most people like, I really don't know what it takes.

That's a good interview, it’s good to hear of people making it that don't just stick to three act structure or guidelines shall we say.

No rewrites though, just a few days polishing. It's good if you're skilled enough to do that, unfortunately, I'm not.

I would refrain from using CUT TO: as this is not used in spec script format.

I agree with Dreamscale, it is our job to write the scenes but when it comes to transitions then we are touching on direction.