lets talk/write screenplays

**middle of the sky** · 02-27-2007, 08:29 PM

im reading
'writing screenplays for complete idiots'
i find it quite helpful
theres another book i took out from the library but i dropped it in the tub a couple of times so they wont let me take it out again until it returns from mends...ill get the title later
im reading some books on 'how to' and im mulling over ideas

any one else writing a screenplay? or thinking of writing one?

i dont need to know what...just need to talk/write so i can do this... ya know support....

**Joe G** · 02-27-2007, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by middle of the sky

im reading
'writing screenplays for complete idiots'
i find it quite helpful
theres another book i took out from the library but i dropped it in the tub a couple of times so they wont let me take it out again until it returns from mends...ill get the title later
im reading some books on 'how to' and im mulling over ideas

any one else writing a screenplay? or thinking of writing one?

i dont need to know what...just need to talk/write so i can do this... ya know support....

just write about your life adventures^^^

they are hilarious

**middle of the sky** · 02-27-2007, 08:34 PM

like an indian female forrest gump?

**Joe G** · 02-27-2007, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by middle of the sky

like an indian female forrest gump?

Yeah! lol something along those lines ...you can probably out do Sherman Alexie with bizarre and funny stories lol

*Brown Eyed Gurl* · 02-27-2007, 08:36 PM

for sure...why not eh

**Joe G** · 02-27-2007, 08:39 PM

but those books aren't helpful if you're only a partial idiot! you have to be complete

see ya MOTS but seriously, you CAN do this!!!

J.L. Benet · 02-27-2007, 08:51 PM

I've written one, and working on another. (I've also written a few novels).
Some books I'd recommend:
Lew Hunter's Screenwriting 434
The Screenwriter's Bible - David Trottier
The Elements of Screenwriting - Irwin R. Blacker
Making a Good Script Great - Linda Seger

There are two expensive screenwriting programs (Final Draft and Magic Movie Screenwriter), but as you're just starting out, I'd suggest the free route.
ScreenPro is a shareware Screenwriting Template for Word. (This is what I use and recommend)
http://www.passarella.com/screenpro/
There is also BBC's ScriptSmart
http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/scriptsmart/

If you're looking for a place to connect with other screenwriters, check out:
http://www.triggerstreet.com/gyrobase/index

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Homalosa · 02-27-2007, 10:51 PM

I have a project in my head, so thanks J.L. for the info. Now, anybody wanna read my novel??? LOL, It took me forever to write it, now if I could just get the nerve up to send it out...

crazywolf · 02-27-2007, 11:06 PM

I have been mulling over a story idea for a comic book. I basically know how to go about doing it, trouble is finding time to do it. Been swamped with remodeling the house, getting ready to move to minnesota, and just working. So creativity has to take a backseat.

Derek

Lakota Wiyan · 02-28-2007, 01:29 PM

I have a really great idea, but I think I want to write it more for the stage instead of film. Actually there are two stories that I have that will translate well. I want to thank Benet for the suggestions! This thread could help out alot, since I'm kinda shaky on how to write a play! I've acted, but never written, so this is going to be a big shake up for me!

**middle of the sky** · 02-28-2007, 05:23 PM

thx jl benet.... that template will come in helpful...

J.L. Benet · 02-28-2007, 05:47 PM

If you want to get a novel (or screenplay) done, but can't seem to manage it, I suggest getting a hold of The Weekend Novelist by Robert J. Ray. It will take you step by easy step. In under a year you will have a novel done, and it won't seem like that much work while you're doing it.

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middle of the sky M...O...T...to the S! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: westcoast Posts: 18,706 Blog Entries: 9	lets talk/write screenplays im reading 'writing screenplays for complete idiots' i find it quite helpful theres another book i took out from the library but i dropped it in the tub a couple of times so they wont let me take it out again until it returns from mends...ill get the title later im reading some books on 'how to' and im mulling over ideas any one else writing a screenplay? or thinking of writing one? i dont need to know what...just need to talk/write so i can do this... ya know support....

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Brown Eyed Gurl ~LenatheGreat~ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canuckland Posts: 58,633 Blog Entries: 1	for sure...why not eh __________________ ...GoT GreaSe?... www.Grease.It.Ayye.com RezinInc

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J.L. Benet Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 81	I've written one, and working on another. (I've also written a few novels). Some books I'd recommend: Lew Hunter's Screenwriting 434 The Screenwriter's Bible - David Trottier The Elements of Screenwriting - Irwin R. Blacker Making a Good Script Great - Linda Seger There are two expensive screenwriting programs (Final Draft and Magic Movie Screenwriter), but as you're just starting out, I'd suggest the free route. ScreenPro is a shareware Screenwriting Template for Word. (This is what I use and recommend) http://www.passarella.com/screenpro/ There is also BBC's ScriptSmart http://www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom/scriptsmart/ If you're looking for a place to connect with other screenwriters, check out: http://www.triggerstreet.com/gyrobase/index If you have any questions, feel free to ask. __________________ J.L. Benet

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Homalosa Choc-lack-chick! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas (where da powwows at?) Posts: 1,582	I have a project in my head, so thanks J.L. for the info. Now, anybody wanna read my novel??? LOL, It took me forever to write it, now if I could just get the nerve up to send it out... __________________ Honor and respect your elders! "Until the lion learns to speak the tales of hunting will always favor the hunter." -K'Naan O-BAM-UH!!!! www.myspace.com/thobackmuzik www.myspace.com/asanicharles

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J.L. Benet Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 81	If you want to get a novel (or screenplay) done, but can't seem to manage it, I suggest getting a hold of The Weekend Novelist by Robert J. Ray. It will take you step by easy step. In under a year you will have a novel done, and it won't seem like that much work while you're doing it. __________________ J.L. Benet

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middle of the sky M...O...T...to the S! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: westcoast Posts: 18,706 Blog Entries: 9	like an indian female forrest gump?

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Joe G ~the REAL me~ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 8,869	but those books aren't helpful if you're only a partial idiot! you have to be complete see ya MOTS but seriously, you CAN do this!!!

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crazywolf crazywolf Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: unsettled for now, MN Posts: 856 Blog Entries: 5	I have been mulling over a story idea for a comic book. I basically know how to go about doing it, trouble is finding time to do it. Been swamped with remodeling the house, getting ready to move to minnesota, and just working. So creativity has to take a backseat. Derek

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Lakota Wiyan THE Lakota Wiyan Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: He Sapa/Mni Luzahan/Inkpata Posts: 416 Blog Entries: 1	I have a really great idea, but I think I want to write it more for the stage instead of film. Actually there are two stories that I have that will translate well. I want to thank Benet for the suggestions! This thread could help out alot, since I'm kinda shaky on how to write a play! I've acted, but never written, so this is going to be a big shake up for me!

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middle of the sky M...O...T...to the S! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: westcoast Posts: 18,706 Blog Entries: 9	thx jl benet.... that template will come in helpful...