You know I've been trying to figure out how to get started with my script and what I found is that I am not a sit-down writer. When I'm a coffee shop or library I can get up and act out the scenes in my head then go back and write down whatever is going on in my head. The progression has been awesom...
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Hello, Stage32 friends - This week I have a 30 minute script consult with an exec, who I am very excited to meet. This will be my first consult. Any tips or suggestions? Questions you wish you had asked? Any newbie faux pas to avoid? Thanks! Joohee
Some great advice here already, Joohee Muromcew. I'll just add to remember that the exec is a human being with goals (and job responsibilities) just like you. They want to help and, of course, they wa...
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Just remember that it is someone experiencing your work for the very first time, like anyone else reviewing your work going forward. Consider the notes they're giving to you from their perspective. If...
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Keep us updated on how it goes! Now we’re all invested :)
Thank you all for the words of encouragement and advice! The script consult was great - truly useful feedback on mechanics/formatting as well as meaningful discussion around character and story arc. So much to think about.
You're welcome, Joohee Muromcew. Glad to hear the script consult was great! I plan on doing another one soon.
Hi Stage 32! Just wanted to introduce myself with my first post, my names Aidan Robinson. I have been using the amazing script services of The Screenplay Mechanic - Andrew Hilton, and I'm delighted to announce that my third script Bahamas To Beirut has made it onto Drew's Lugnut list of his top 10 f...
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Hi, Aidan Robinson. Great to meet you. Congratulations on Bahamas To Beirut making it onto Drew's Lugnut list of top 10! And you just started writing in 2023. That's really impressive!...
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Thanks Maurice Vaughan, it has provided me with plenty of writing fuel!
You're welcome, Aidan Robinson. Bahamas To Beirut sounds fun. I just left a comment on the logline.
Aidan Robinson, it definitely sounds like you’re onto something, and that momentum you’re building is only going to grow from here.
If you haven’t already, I highly recommend reaching out to our Succes...
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That's great that you found out what works for you, Jaylan Jackson! Different writers have different methods. I'm a mix of sit down & write and act out scenes in my head. Glad it built your confidence...
Expand commentThat's great that you found out what works for you, Jaylan Jackson! Different writers have different methods. I'm a mix of sit down & write and act out scenes in my head. Glad it built your confidence up!
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Having YOUR process is key, whatever works, right? I get most of my best ideas while walking my Golden Retriever.