Hey everyone!
I’m back on Stage 32 to network and up my screenwriting game. I’m a bit ‘outside the box’ when it comes to my sensibilities and feel that dialogue is one of my strong areas. That said, I struggle with story. I have a few spec features on paper as well as a handful of shorts. Two of my shorts (The Cable Man, Crazy) have been produced, one of them I directed. The short I directed (Crazy) is being developed into a feature which is kinda killing me at the moment, but I’ve had worse problems.
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If I may know, what problems did you encounter when developing a short film script into a feature?
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Well the short, which was never intended to be a feature, had a plot twist. The challenge has been trying to keep the story engaging even though a big reveal has already been exposed.
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Okay, btw I've watched your short movie called "Crazy". Can I comment via message?
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Absolutely.
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Welcome back, Holt Boggs. You said you struggle with story. Do you outline beforehand?
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Yes, I outline beforehand and that’s probably the most painful part of the process for me.
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Today's blog is about the Hero's Journey, Holt Boggs (www.stage32.com/blog/how-the-heros-journey-became-the-guiding-force-in-d...). It might help you with your struggle with story.
And have you thought about writing a script without outlining first? Some writers develop their stories as they write. That might help you.
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Great to have you back, Holt Boggs
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Hi Holt Boggs it's great to e-meet you! Do you know if CRAZY is streaming anywhere, would to check it out!
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welcome back Holt Boggs
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Thanks everyone! And yes, Sam, here’s the link to Crazy. https://vimeo.com/481257470
You're welcome, Holt Boggs. I just watched "Crazy." Intense and incredible! Loved it!
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nice!