Category My Experience
Getting back to the story
I did it! I finally sat down yesterday for a morning session and created. I added four pages to my untitled screenplay, which brings it to a total of eight. I was hoping to get to page ten and wrap up the introduction of my main characters, but the dialog just wasn’t flowing like I would like […]
Seriously Long Dry Spell
It’s been months since I’ve dedicated myself to working on a new screenplay…life with two teenagers and a never-ending pile of dishes have kept my creative juices suppressed. I’m having the hardest time getting into the zone and it is extremely frustrating. I’ve played with a few ideas, written a scene or two, but that’s it. […]
Reading “Rebel without a crew” by screenplay writer, director, and producer Robert Rodriguez
I’ve just started reading, so not much info. to share yet. This book was given to me by a new friend, and fellow screenwriter, who understands my passion for wanting to be a film maker. I love the author’s voice and am looking forward to experiencing his ride. His passion and drive to create movies […]
Contiue to rewrite my first screenplay, or begin the next?
Finishing the first draft of a screenplay is a very satisfying experience…having to rewrite it numerous times to improve the overall flow and dialog has not delivered the same satisfaction…but the rewrite is the real job, and from what I understand from the Pros, your screenplay usually isn’t finished until it hits the screen….that’s fine, I’m in it […]
Getting Busy
My “first-born” screenplay, Afterlife, has been written; now the real job begins…selling it. My good friend, and fellow screenwriter, JC Vincent, says writing screenplays is like eating candy…oh so sweet and very satisfying. I agree, and have to add, that for me it’s like first love…I can’t get enough of it and it’s all I […]