Hi All, I am a screenwriter who came up with a great idea for a play. I wrote it but not too sure of it as of yet since I've only read a couple of books and articles on how to write one. Can anybody recommend anymore books, online classes(I prefer those), and online resources to help me perfect my craft? Thanks, Don
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Check out: http://www.chicagodramatists.org/classes
Pam, while I will never claim in the affirmative that 'Writers are depressed' I can certainly say that most writers are like professors - folks with a great deal of knowledge but most are NOT wealthy. To avoid insanity, the average writer in my humble opinion, should have a day job until they hit the jackpot.
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Don, I am recommending my book for you. It will be of help. http://www.lulu.com/shop/olakunle-agboola/the-struggle/paperback/product...
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I would also add that reading plays similar to the genre you're writing is very helpful, too. I love wit and comedy. Before I wrote my first play in '97, I read a series of Niel Simon plays first, and then a bunch of award-winning comedic plays. I wanted to know what made them tick. What made them Pulitzer Prize winners? So that, combined with writing workshops, works for me.
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Thanks all for your help.
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Break a leg, Don!!
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Hi Don, I have to recommend my own online course http://www.andymoseley.com/scriptwriting.html I think it's good! Andy
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Above all else, Don, make sure that your play is CORRECTLY FORMATED! Otherwise, it will be rejected without even a glance. There are FREE templates online for formatting--be sure & use these...I'm not kidding, it's a jungle out there.