Screenwriting is a Lot More Detailed Then I Thought

Here I am, one week into the screenwriting process. I know what you're thinking. How hard could it be? You have an idea for a movie; write down some ideas and run with it. Well, contrary to what I also believed before I dove into hollywood's literary world, writing a screenplay is a very scripted procedure (no pun intended). While reading the book "Screenwriting for Dummies, I have realized how much effort and attention to detail is necessary for composing a useful script. There are so many formats and outlines that are necessary to use in this process. One of the most important things that I have learned is the difference that must be noticed in writing a play as opposed to a movie. It is imperative to separate the two styles of writing and assure that they do not cross. Another interesting fun fact I learned dealt with how much time to spend on the setting of a movie. In the olden days, the 1930's, setting was a key aspect to a properly written screenplay. Many films would open up with an instrumentall accompanied panoramic view of where the movie was to take place. Perhaps rolling hills or busy city streets would clutter the movie screen for the first five minutes or so. Now, however, times have changed, and more modern movies do not pay that much attention to the setting as it is more common to jump right into the story. These are just a few things that I have already learned through my screenplay writing research. I now plan to read the other novels I have talked about and learn even more. For now, goodbye.

My Fourth Marking Period Goal

As we embark on a journey through the fourth marking period, we have been given the freedom to come up with our own project that will better ourselves as students. Something that I have always wanted to do is to write a screenplay; that is why I have decided to compose one based on an idea I have had for about a year now. The movie will be called "Soulval Office." To ensure that I am doing a proper job, there are two books I am going to read and study, hopefully guiding myself on a path to a succesful script. The first book is called "How to Write a Screenplay." This straight forward titled book will hopefully assist me in my goal. I plan to learn some important lessons and key aspects of writing this type of literature. The next book I will read in an effort to help my plan is called "How Not to Write a Screenplay." This novel boasts 101 mistakes to avoid when writing a script. I will then research other screenplay tips. Along with this assistance, these pointers will also help. With my creativity and hopefully a newly acquired knowledge of screenplay writing, I plan to write a good movie that will entertain all viewers.