Pre-Production - 8 Tips for Screenwriters

1 - Read Scripts

Obviously its a good idea to read a script to get a better understanding of what goes into a script, so I have been doing that. I've seen scripts from breaking bad and some from more about horror related scripts. But its not so much about the content for me, its about building something that has pace,how the acclaimed screenwriters describe what's happening on screen on paper, all very important when building a script.

2 - Take acting classes

Wouldn't go a miss to be honest, but I don't think i'll have the time in my schedule. But I understand the concept, being in the actors shoes and what not.

3 - Steal from life

Now this is interesting. This is from the point of view of ROADMAN. This helps. I had an interview with a roadman and this helped me develop the LORE behind ROADMAN and characters, what theme etcetc. ROADMAN is a realistic interpretation and does happen a lot.

4- Write everyday

Relevant. At least a scene per day. It's always better to rewrite than write at all. As long as i've got something on the page I'll be happy.

5 - Pro Writer interviews

Okay so this is beneficial. I've been studying some interviews with different screenwriters and getting top tips from around the web. They know what they're doing, so it'll help me.


6 - Break down bad movies.

This is interesting as I wouldn't have seen this coming, but I see the relevance. It's important to notice what you don't want in your script rather than what you do. If you aim as far away from the bad as possible, you won't get a bad script in my opnion.

7 - Articles and blogs

It's like I'm doing this right now! Totally on the right track.