Pre-Production - Screenwriting - Steve Coombes Tips

 Another thing I picked up on was making sure i write the best script I can, based on research and justifications Ive found while researching. Convieniently, some of the guys on my course have made a short on this exact topic for TVPLAY, called 'five tips on writing a screenplay' -link below- a somewhat comical video from script writer Steve Coombes. On reviewing the video I made notes on waht I think will help me with my film, direct from a credible source.

The first point being 'Show me don't tell me'. Even though exposition can be useful, its not always idea, i definitely have to show the audience exactly what the characters are thinking, it helps to build the tension and thats exactly what I want to achieve.

'Its easier to rewrite than write' its always easier rewriting something than writing something entirely different to fill time and space. I think this would help as i have thought of a fractured narrative that I could play with to get maybe a different type of atmosphere. However, if I finish the current draft and rewrite it to incorperate it. Also it gives me a chance to get an understanding from simon if I'm going in the right direction.

Both four and five also link in. Having moments in my script. There are moments of tension, questioning characters and of course the big climax, so I sort of already fufilled this tip.