by Abandoned 2 Replies latest social entertainment
June will be the first annual Script Frenzy. Promoted by the same organization that created National Novel Writing Month, the goal is to create a brand new script of 20,000 words or more in thirty days. You don't have to know anything about screenwriting or formatting -- you will learn all you need to know while taking part.
I can't wait.
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Dear Abandoned:
Although, I write and design for the web,
scriptwriting will be the next project
that I will undertake.
Currently, I own the book "How To Write A
Movie In 21 days" authored by Viki King.
Do you know of any other books or soft-
ware that comes highly recommended?
In addition, do you have an agent that
your dealing with at this time?
Respectfully,
The Wanderer
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Hey buddy,
Good luck on your writing goals. I haven't read the book you mentioned, but there are just too many how-to guides for me to sample them all. Here's a couple of things to keep in mind regarding screenplays:
One book that I think all fiction writers should read at one time or another is The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers. It was written by the writer of the movie Lion King, and basically takes Joseph Cambell's classic 1000 faces of a hero and relates that to screenwriting.
I don't currently have an agent for screenwriting. At this point, I'm not sure if I want to pursue commercial avenues with my screenwriting. I'm simply trying it out and seeing if it's a medium I care to work in.
If you want to get a quick lesson in formatting screenplays, check out Intro to Screenwriting and How To Format A Screenplay. They both have enough information to get you up and going fast.
Most of all, grab your dreams by the horn and hold on for the ride of your life.
