I am attempting to write a sixty minute, made for television screenplay pilot out of my first book of five for a series. I am using Final Draft 9 and have a feeling I am too wordy (author affliction) in the general category between scenes and dialog. Can someone suggest a some what affordable person who can help me get this "read ready' for buyers of these type scripts for horror/thriller type products.
Screenwriting : Author attempts to be a screenwriter, needs help. by Don Coulson
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Hey D.B. I can help you with that. pm me and we can discuss.
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Write it all. Then go back through it and look for duplicate things, like showing someone is heartless over and over. The first draft of Nanny McPhee was over 300 pages. Just get it down then start rewrites. Once you have done everything you can ask for help. Don't try to edit during creation.
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Definitely check out Pierre's work, and also Stage 32 member Danny Manus, who is very much a part of the Hollywood system.
Define "affordable"? Ballpark numbers please.
Great lists! I was not aware of a lot of the eliminated words like "are" "there" "it's" "it is" but I am adding them to my list and checking them per instance.
Hey D.B. I'm an award-winning and distributed film producer looking for a writer with an interesting script for an episodic series. From your post, it looks like you might be interested in collaborating.
Best advice - if you're describing the wallpaper you're overwriting. Yes, cut out all unnecessary descriptions and let the scenes have room to breath. As they say, a lot of white space on the pages helps the read.