On Writing : Thriller story by Jay Owens

Welcome Jay! NIce tomeet you. Glad you're here.

Hey Jay!

There are plenty of ressources on Stage 32 and many websites dedicated to screenwriting to help you on your path.

Nice to meet you all here! I guess my story is suitable for a movie Ty Strange .. Will try the jobs section you said. thanks

Hi Jay Owens - welcome to Stage 32! Here’s a fantastic resource for navigating Stage 32: www.stage32.com/blog/navigating-stage-32-for-your-best-experience-3095

All great advice in the comments, Jay Owens. What's the title of your Thriller?

You can look at screenplay formats if you're using word, but they do have screenwriting software with script presets like Finaldraft, Celtx, Slugline, and etc.

I’d echo Ty’s advice. Figure out what format you want it adapted to first. Stage 32 is a great place to collaborate and find kindred spirits. They also sometimes have pitch sessions available for producers looking for IP and published material to adapt for the screen.

I would start with a logline.

Hi Jay! you've definitely made the right choice by joining stage32!

Some phenomenal advice and energy here already Jay Owens, so I'll just say welcome aboard.

wow !! i just read these comments and could not be more thankful! I will look in to those

Jeff E. Gregory that sounds about right , i hope it's not too costly to do the copyrighting but i get why it's needed.

Just keep in mind with both copyright and WGA registration, it only covers the version you submit to them. If you make significant changes, it’s a new work and will need a new registration. As long as you can prove you originated the work (time stamp on file), you’re covered under US copyright law. The official registrations are just an added layer of protection.

Yes if it comes to court US copyright registration is definitely a plus but you still need to be able to prove you originated the text. Otherwise what’s to stop someone finding out you haven’t gotten a US copyright yet and registering themselves as the owner? If you can show you originated the document, it would take precedence as proof. Now if you are set to publish your work and will be making no more changes, by all means you can get one but you’re already covered under US copyright law without the registration. Also, you can’t copyright an idea, only the text, so this is where there can be a loophole for someone hearing a great idea and then writing their own version.

Right, sorry I I wasn’t clear but that’s what I was saying. Time stamp has nothing to do with getting official US copyright registration. But it’s good to have additional proof you are the owner of the material.