Hi All.
What is your experience with co-writing?
I would like to hear about your experience with co-writing.
Anything from tools, processes, or even the best way to approach other writers for a partnership.
I'm a screenwriter from Barcelona. Most of my projects are in English, and I was wondering to engage in co-writing some of them.
Let me know your thoughts.
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Hi Claudio. I have had great success with co-writing, having done so on three projects,; one was with a producer, and the other two were with fellow writers. What I found is to make sure you have a software program like Final Draft or PreWrite. It's great as you can both write at the same moment, in real-time, and watch on your screen as each of you make edits. Depending on your collaborator, you need to agree to the "rules" that you will abide by. I always do a simple writer collaboration contract so there is no question about how credit is shared, etc., and it keeps things transparent. I would typically brainstorm and then outline together, no holds barred. Then you can divide up the work with each of you taking a scene, or sometimes one writer is better at dialogue, etc. Just be flexible, patient, and respect the other writer.
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I've co-written many scripts with writers, Claudio Torres. There are a lot of benefits. One is two writers can come up with more ideas than one writer. Another benefit is if you're stuck on a story problem, the other writer can help you solve it.
You can approach writers about co-writing a script by finding them on forums and websites. You can check the Stage 32 lounges. Make sure you check the writer's bio/ credits and background so you know what kind of person you're going to work with.
One thing to do ahead of co-writing a script is to talk with the writer about the terms of the partnership (when you two will write, what you and your partner plan to do with the script after it's done, what your writing style is, what your partner's writing style is, etc.). Before you start writing a script with another writer, ask for writing samples (so you can see the writer's skill level).
Make sure you and the other writer have an agreement signed before you two work together.
Check in with the other writer often to make sure you two are on the same page (during the writing process, the rewriting process, and the pitching process).