Screenwriting : Help with a script format, please by Marian Betts

Marian Betts

Help with a script format, please

I am still working on the script for a movie - or pilot - based on the first book of a series I'm writing. The series is called the Legends of Ruby Heart. I've approached this script from every angle I can imagine and am not satisfied with any of them.

Rereading the original story I keep seeing a Grandmother or Grandfather reading to a child, much like how The Princess Bride starts. And I really love it. But how to write it in script form is my question? Is there an example I can read?

Kiril Maksimoski

Read book adaptations of such genre(s)...basic treat of every invention is an observation...

Marian Betts

Kiril Maksimoski : Such as what book(s)? That is what I'm asking.

Kevin Lewis thank you very much for your help!

Kiril Maksimoski

I'd go with scripts..."how to" books and other accessories are often provided by the people failing in writing quality scripts...

Sam Sokolow

Mickey makes some great points in this webinar that may be helpful: https://www.stage32.com/webinars/The-Adaptation-Journey-Adapting-an-exis...

Marian Betts

Thank you Sam! I will check it out!

Niki H

Can it be a simple OS or VO? or are you looking for more of an onscreen 2-character relationship to flash to?

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