I am amazed at how much easier it is to write a script when I have an rough outline of what is going to happen. While preparing for Script Frenzy, I discovered that I am a little weak on structure. I mean, it's obvious, isn't it? My scripts wander like nightmares on Serpentine Avenue. The characters do things yet not much seems to happen. There isn't so much an ending as there is a reaching of appropriate page count.
Using "beat sheets" from two script specialists (Michael Hauge and Blake Snyder – if you must know), I sketched in brief summaries of what happens when. Thus removing some of the blocks that stop me from forward movement. I haven't tried this in the past due to my aversion to regimentation. However, having completed only two scripts out of six attempts ... I really needed to give a written outline a shot.
I'm writing and I don't want to stop! So uncharacteristic of me when writing a script. It's usually like pulling hen's teeth.
I hope this keeps up.
There's a counter on my home page where you can follow along. You can also check the statistics on my Script Frenzy profile.
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"whammablamma" (working title) Gender role reversal in 1300's English village.
Statistics
Total pages written: 5
Daily page count goal: 3.3
Pages written today: 5
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