Blogging & Writing Tips
Blogging & Writing Tips
How to Write a Script By Anthony Vernon
The Creative process is different for every person. Inspiration for a script can come from anywhere and I mean anywhere. A script can be simple or complicated. The most important rule in script writing is this " No idea is a bad idea as long as you can make it entertaining."
This is how I begin my writing process when it comes to creating a new idea. First I begin with what genre I want to write. I personally prefer to write a comedy or action script. When I first write out a new idea I come up with my characters first. I come up with general ideas for what characters are going to be like. After I have a general basis for my characters I put them in a setting that I feel could relate to the story. After this I come up a bacground story that relates to the setting and characters I have just imagined.
Once I am done with this process I begin to write. I usually let the words flow to a sheet of paper after I ' ve been inspired. Sometimes I let when I let the script flow characters change for the better. The reason you take the first step is to get your mind flowing you don ' t have to stick to these ideas as final. If you write what comes from the heart you ' ll be fine.
Every script has to start with an idea. You also want your idea to be something you would enjoy if it was put on television or a movie. So write material you would enjoy and put things your script that you enjoy. If you enjoy pizza have your character love pizza( I know it sounds like the ninja turtles) but it will make the characters more real or entertaining. Seeing that characters have attachments makes them more relatable.
The goal of any script is to produce a final result that will entertain people. Sometimes you have to be creative when you approach a script. Never write a script targeting an audience you will lose ideas trying to appeal to others. The best script writers are always true to themselves the best scripts were ones written by determined writers who said " why not." Even if you have to break genres in order to entertain that does not matter as long as you enjoy the work. If you work hard enough at something that is true to your heart eventually someone will like it and you don ' t know who that person might me.
Lets review my creative process. First come up with a general idea. Second begin to write letting the words flow. Third be creative and build upon what has been written and expand on your idea. This is my creative process I personally would tell you to have your own process. This process can not be forced upon this process must be natural.
Types of scripts- Heavy Dialogue- Character based- Radom, Creative, Outside the Box- Strong focus on making sure characters interact well
These are the types of scripts I like to write. You might have a different idea when you write your script. Remember it is your creative process.
13 | Write Mag | writemag. net | January 2013 | Issue # 1