Screenwriting (Page 9 of 9)

Well, formatting isn't restricted just to genre.  All scripts should follow the same basic format.  If you're talking story structure, that's a completely different beast and will take a lot more explaining than I can do in the space of this little box.  Screenwriting is a craft and isn't going to be learned just by me giving you a quick list of dos and don'ts.  You're gonna have to do some homework and practice, practice, practice. 

You can start by picking up some of these books:

The Screenwriter's Bible, by David Trottier
How To Write a Selling Screenplay, by Christopher Keane
How to Write a Script in 21 Days: The Inner Movie Method, by Viki King
Screenplay, by Syd Field

And checking out screenwriting discussion sites, such as:

www.simplyscripts.com
www.screenwritinggoldmine.com

And reading as many screenplays as you can get your hands on, from such places as:

www.simplyscripts.com
www.script-o-rama.com
www.imsdb.com
www.joblo.com

And if you can find a copy, I also recommend a documentary called Tales from the Script (2009).  Very informative and gives you the lowdown on screenwriting as a career.

Ooh!  I helped someone!  Take that, father who said I'd never amount to anything!

If you end up writing anything and want some unbiased feedback, drop me a line.

TaigaMonstrosity wrote:

Hello mates!
So...I'm a noob to this site AND to Screenwriting. I have written many "stories" but not into a script. I am currently in my 2nd year of college and I am going for film. I wish to be a producer/director. However, I do not know how to exactly write a well written script!!
Any tips and advice for a noob as myself??
Thanks

Welcome to the MADhouse. Can't wait to read your stuff. And good luck with your projects.