Dear Diary, Today, I met the boy of my dreams. He's got the most beautiful eyes you could just get lost in for days at at time... Wait, we're not writing about that kind of diary today! We're writing a script diary, which I'd never heard of until reading this great blog post: Go Into The … Continue reading Writing A Script Diary
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Writing A Proper Outline
Okay, this week we’ll be talking about writing an outline, and how that may benefit you. Outlining is a crucial part of the writing process. This is where you put all of the pieces of the puzzle that you have created together. Previously you have put together your story concept, brainstorming, research, character development, and … Continue reading Writing A Proper Outline
Plotting Away
If you're having trouble writing, it's likely you just don't know the proper steps to take or might be lacking direction. While there is no magic formula to writing a good screenplay, I think there is a helpful order to doing things. Of course, some may just want to throw order out the window as … Continue reading Plotting Away
Friday Fun – Plot
That plot is so full of holes it resembles swiss cheese! Haha, an oldy but a goody.
Develop Your Characters
If you're having trouble writing, it's likely you just don't know the proper steps to take or might be lacking direction. While there is no magic formula to writing a good screenplay, I think there is a helpful order to doing things. Of course, some may just want to throw order out the window as … Continue reading Develop Your Characters
James Ivory On Writing
This interview features James Ivory, who has won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his film, "Call Me By Your Name." He's 89, and has just won his first academy award. It's never too late for success to find your way! He says he's still got at least one film left in him too. James Ivory … Continue reading James Ivory On Writing
Friday Fun – Characters
The character I'm creating is clever and witty, and says lots of funny things. He's really smart and cool, and is well liked by almost everybody. I think I'm going to name him Jordan. Oh wait, that's just me. Making original characters is hard. I should just write stories about where there's just a bunch … Continue reading Friday Fun – Characters
Time for Some Research
If you're having trouble writing, it's likely you just don't know the proper steps to take or might be lacking direction. While there is no magic formula to writing a good screenplay, I think there is a helpful order to doing things. Of course, some may just want to throw order out the window as … Continue reading Time for Some Research
Jordan Peele On Writing
Hey everybody! Apologies about our brief absence. We're in the process of moving locations, and we're temporarily closed as we build out a new location in Santa Monica to open this summer. It's a very exciting time for us right now. Find out more here: https://theofficeonline.com/new-digs/ I've been busy packing boxes, but we're done with that now. Back to … Continue reading Jordan Peele On Writing
FF – Planning the Story
Just keep working at it. It'll turn out right if you put your mind to it.
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