Screenwriting : A Little Writer's Humour To Ease Your Frustration^_^ by Imo Wimana Chadband

Imo Wimana Chadband

A Little Writer's Humour To Ease Your Frustration^_^

Up doing some writing and reading, and my mind found itself growing tired. Some laughs helped me recoup and continue going, so...maybe someone else needs a chuckle to keep those creative juices flowing.

While we're at it, what aspect of screenwriting do you place most importance on? (structure, story, dialogue...etc.)

Bill Costantini

I need a great concept/premise that is highly marketable. I need to structure a story effectively and to maximize the use of the elements of compelling drama. I need memorable characters and great dialogue. I need a relatable theme/themes. I need to do all of that in a way that, scene-by-scene, moves my story forward; engages my reader; and that makes it evocative, unpredictable and unforgettable.

I"m competing against the best of the best of the best. I need all those things equally. Having or excelling at one or another ain't gonna cut it. No, sir, it won't, and and no ma'am, it can't. There are many great writers with many great stories out there, and they're not gonna check me in cuz I slide like a Soul Train Dancer moving and grooving to The Isley Brothers, circa 1975.

Best fortunes to you in your creative endeavors, Imo!

“Film is the most important art and it has the power to change the universe.”— Milos Stehlik

REST IN PEACE, MILOS STEHLIK (February 6, 1949 - July 6, 2019)

Imo Wimana Chadband

With that mindset going into your writing Bill, I can see you creating great screenplays. I think you've covered all the key points, and placing attention in detail to each across the board, will only lead to a fruitful ending, or at least increase the chances of arriving at that end result.

Best fortunes to you as well, my friend!

Stephen Floyd

Characters. None of the other elements matter without compelling characters and relationships.

Louis Tété

Characters, characters, characters! The story could be horrible to watch but if i find the characters well written, i don't give a damn because i'm following the characters's journey. Those characters could even have horrible dialogues but if i appreciate the character saying them, it's fine for me.

Karen Stark

It's all important. It doesn't matter if you have great characters, if you have a weak plot the characters are redundant. If you can't write it doesn't matter if it's the best story ever conceived. A screenwriter has to master it all, which is why it takes so long to really get there. You have to have the creativity, and then you have to learn the sodding code.

Jim Boston

Imo, I like developing characters and giving them dialog the most...but I agree with Karen, too: It ALL counts.

You could compare a movie script or a TV script to a motor vehicle. A car/truck/van/SUV/bus might look great...but if it doesn't run, it's useless until it's repaired to get the thing into decent running order.

And every time a TV script or a movie script gets edited, it's all about getting the teleplay/screenplay into top shape so that it'll ultimately get produced.

Thanks for posting, Imo...especially the cartoon!

Dan MaxXx

When in doubt, look at this chart... screenwriting secrets revealed.

Doug Nelson

In order for a script to be worthy of production every aspect is very important to the whole. But different aspects come into play at different phases of production. For example, script format is very important to the initial reading. If your format is atrocious, the first Intern will shuffle through it and chuck it in the trash bin without ever reading it. You can open on character and/or action - but hook your audience at all cost right up front. When it comes to the story - ask yourself if it's big enough to be worthy. A script without a story is worthless. Your characters must be interesting in and of themselves and their interaction/relationship are the basic crux of the whole process. Sometimes the story ebb & flo, rhythm and basic structure can be tweaked a little during development (sometimes not) and flat dialog can be punched up. So I personally think it's all important. One little pin hole in the tube and the whole tire is flat. Those who create a worthy script understand that it's is a complex and vast process - not for those with only half vast ambition. Argue about it all you want; but that's just my pov & I'm stickin' to it.

Pierre Langenegger

Dan, are you looking for the same response that chart got on Reddit?

Phil Parker

Dan MaxXx Wow! The Rube Goldberg of infographics. The author of that chart is probably in a rubber room somewhere counting imaginary daises now.

Anthony Lucas

waits for the "just tell me a f#ckin story" lady to arrive

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