ThankYou Glenn. You took the worry out of screenwriting. I always watch your video segments more than once. Sometimes when I write, I need to go back and watch your videos again.

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

So glad! And that's why they're always there, to use as needed :) and forget about as needed!

Very timely video. I have 2 new team members and a couple of returning writers who are still green to screenplay writing starting on a second round of scripts for an independent project. This is a perfect primar to start us off this month as I try to coach & encourage the rookies in exchange for having a tiny budget.

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

So glad that it's helpful!

Interestingly, changing the word order or the words we use could change the whole script's tone. What I see is very important is don't tell the reader how to feel, because this will affect not only the reader but also you and result in not telling the story you want to tell. I remember I had 2 presentations the first one I planned for and wrote a script I had to follow exactly, while in the second one, I just memorized and understood what I wanted to represent. The first ended up a disaster because I forgot the script, while the second one went smoothly and nicely because I understood what I wanted to represent and had a plan for what I wanted to tell. Make sure to focus on the story rather than telling the reader what he should feel, give him some space to guess and theories, just tell him what is necessary to tell. Go write something! Thank you for this video. 😄

@writingforscreens

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Such brilliant advice, as always! I’ve found your script styles refreshing and inspiring. Thanks again Glenn🙏☺️📃

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Donna!

I’ve always loved old movies from the 1930 - 1950’s and as a young writer was impressed by how the photography, dialogue and storytelling made the art. As I began to seriously work in fiction I reviewed some of the old films that I can rarely find now, and frame by frame searched for the haunting frame then used it , including the cinematography. I’d always become the characters in my mind but now I realize that even the shadows on a staircase and the sound of a door closing seen together make narrative fiction remarkable.

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

This is so great: I grew up the same way and feel the same way...what's fascinating is learning how to translate that movie magic into fiction magic. And how to write for movies if you can't make that magic...it all feeds all the other arts / parts!

🔥🔥🔥 absolutely GOAT advice. thank you sir. And thank you for not having music in the background. Writing & tutorial KZreadrs tend to have a knack for picking out the most annoying and irritating songs ever. Please don’t ever use music for the vids. Thank youu

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! And yes: I promise not to use music during my talking!

I only have one script that I paid for and that's Pursuit of Happiness. I really need to get back to writing my project. This is very helpful.

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

So glad it's helpful! And sure: if there's a script you really want and it costs - buy it if you can. No rules, just suggestions.

Such a great lesson 🔥🔥🔥 💯💯💯💯💯 Many thanks to you Master-teacher🙏🙏🙏

@writingforscreens

3 ай бұрын

So glad it's helpful!!

Such good advice.

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jean!

Another great video. I always use your tips for my books.

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I am so glad it's helpful and I truly appreciate your supportive comments, Lesanda!

Thank you for this video!

@writingforscreens

8 ай бұрын

You're welcome - thank you for the comment!!

Such brilliant advice and a rarest and most practical. Your videos sir always the best. the screewriters that I admire and think of when it comes to style is Shane Black, William Goldman and William Monahan. Especially when I read the departed and the Kingdom of heaven it echoes how distinct the voice of the writer is. Shane Black is one writer whose scripts I thoroughly enjoy reading because of the style and how loud the writers voice is when we watch the finished film. Then I guess the masterclass is in BC&TSK by Bill goldman. Is there a chance where you can do a breakdown of your favorite scripts on a live stream?

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Those are some of my favorite writers and scripts too! I probably won't do breakdowns of other people's scripts: I want to stay focused on practical tips for writers.

@filmmakeranto

Жыл бұрын

@@writingforscreens much appreciated.. thank you for all the efforts you put into it.

Is it a good idea to work on multiple scripts at once?

@JoanieDoeShadow

Жыл бұрын

That depends on how well your mind and creative process can balance multiple scripts. It is recommended by multiple professionals to have 3-6 scripts going at a time and in different stages.

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

As JoanieDoe said: it depends, everyone is different and what works for one artist is chaos for another. Try out both ways and keep an eye on whether you feel better and get more done juggling scripts, or whether focusing on one at a time is more happy and productive. Also: different things work for you at different times. Much of my career I have juggled, but lately I am happier and better when doing one at a time. One big warning: if you do juggle, don't leave them all unfinished! Make sure you are FINISHING them before you pile on too many. (This is said from experience, as I look back on many many unfinished scripts!)

Hey mr. Writing for screens. Answer me this and ill be eternally grateful..... i am making a timid character, he's the lead of my screenplay. "Tim ed" sees a cat dying on the ground, he's emotional but because he's timid he's not a shower of emotion. How do i write this? Do i write "tim ed is in pain" i fear i do that the guy's im selling to will make him an ordinary character rather than timid one

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

If you think his actions speak clearly enough just describe his actions. If you are worried it's not clear - sure, add a bit of summary like that. The main thing is to try to find what he WANTS to do (even if he's not doing it) and what he DOES INSTEAD (if he's not doing it.) Just feeling (showing or not) isn't the end of the story: what does the feeling make him want to DO? Look for actions. This video talks more about that: Dramatic Action - kzread.info/dash/bejne/c6yFtqmeftixfaw.html and this livestream: LIVE - SCREENWRITING AMA: “What If My Character Doesn’t ‘WANT’ Anything?” - kzread.info/dash/bejne/aqJ3s9iwn8vYecY.html People are timid in relation to other people, so who is ed timid with? What happens because he is timid, and what does he want - and what does he do - about that?

@mojo6112

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! SOLVED! your 5 questions are a something i constantly gain appreciation for