One of the ways to get better at writing scripts is reading scripts. You'll learn how to structure scripts, ways to format sudden things, how to write gripping action lines, etc.
Here are some websites where you can download scripts: www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/10-great-websites-download-movie-scripts
You can also find scripts here on Stage 32: www.stage32.com/loglines
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I've always said to those starting out to read scripts. Not any scripts, but scripts that were made into movies at the studio level. Why? Because they usually have good structure because they're coming from top agencies and the writers are experienced. So later, a few years down the line, when reading a script the mistakes will jump right out and be seen.
Great point, Lindbergh E Hollingsworth! Don't you think reading poorly written scripts is helpful for new writers too so they'll know what to avoid writing in their scripts?
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That's a good point Maurice well it's true if one gotta be a good writer he should also be a good reader as well.
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Maurice, I would not recommend any writer who's new to read poorly written scripts. Train the brain on what is good structure first then that sets a baseline inside your mind so you're on autopilot.
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Agreed, Lindbergh E Hollingsworth. I suggest screenwriters want until they're experienced to read poorly written scripts to learn from (so they'll know what to avoid writing in their scripts).
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I did a lot when I was a script reader. Oh boy, 10 percent of scripts are good. One percent of them are incredible. Most of them are wrong.
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Do you think if screenwriters read more scripts that percentage would've been different, Jason Boyer?