| If you've got any writing talent, you've no doubt | | | | The storyline is so important, that it must be high |
| considered writing a screenplay at one time or | | | | caliber before any studio will consider it. That |
| another. Why would anyone want to write a | | | | means it must be near-flawless. Can you write |
| screenplay? Let's count the reasons: fraternize | | | | such a story? Of course you can, but it will take |
| with Hollywood types, gain a bit of fame for | | | | some work. |
| yourself, and potentially get paid a lot of cash. As | | | | The quickest way to write your story is to simply |
| wonderful as being a screenwriter sounds, it's a | | | | write it! Keep your descriptions minimal and simply |
| tough career choice. It could be years before you | | | | put it down on paper. Try to keep it under three |
| get paid a dime. And there's a strong chance you'll | | | | or four pages maximum. Don't get crazy with the |
| never get paid anything at all. Still sound like fun? | | | | details either. Once you have your general story |
| If it does, there's one thing I can recommend: | | | | down on paper, you can start reorganizing the |
| complete your storyline first before you start | | | | scenes and start making sense of it all. By |
| writing the screenplay. | | | | keeping it to only three or four pages, it will be |
| Most newbie screenwriters invest their time | | | | much easier for you to edit the story if needed. |
| learning proper screenplay structure. They will | | | | You'll probably be working on the story for a |
| then figure out how to setup the proper function | | | | while, anywhere from a month or two, or even |
| keys on their favorite word processor in order to | | | | longer. Once you've got the storyline complete |
| make it easier to write their script. Their next | | | | and there aren't any more changes to be made, |
| step is start writing their screenplay as fast as | | | | then you're ready to write an outline - keep it |
| they can, as if time matters when crafting a | | | | simple, organized, and well structured. |
| perfect screenplay. If you're not one of those | | | | When you have your treatment and your outline |
| writers who jump into the project without | | | | in hand, take some more time to look at them |
| organizing your material first, perhaps you're one | | | | and be as critical as you possibly can. Ask your |
| of those writers who bought screenplay writing | | | | writer friends to critique it for you - let them give |
| software? If you did buy screenplay software, | | | | you their harshest opinions possible. Once you |
| you have my sympathy! I don't feel any | | | | have everyone's input, make your final changes |
| software is necessary to write a screenplay | | | | to the story. |
| other than an everyday, run-of-the-mill word | | | | Writing the screenplay itself is the last step in |
| processor. The only thing you need to write a | | | | writing your script. It's important that you craft |
| great script is a great storyline. | | | | the script using the proper format and structure. |
| A solid storyline is the only essential tool you need | | | | Why? Because the screenplay is a tool - it's |
| to write your screenplay. Without it, you'll never | | | | meant to help the director, actors, and everyone |
| create a screenplay that anyone will want to buy. | | | | else involved in the project to create the film. If |
| To go along with that screenplay, you'll need a | | | | you need help with writing your screenplay, you |
| treatment and a final outline. Without those items, | | | | should consider joining a writer's group. There are |
| you shouldn't even bother typing the first page of | | | | plenty of them online and offline. Good luck! |
| your screenplay. | | | | |