Excellent article
Excellent article
Hi, everyone. I've had a stressful time screenwriting lately. I've been working on a horror script for the past four years now, and I felt like I was so close to completing the FINAL final draft. However, after doing some soul-searching and reviews of my story, I still feel like there's a lot I need...
Expand postHi, everyone. I've had a stressful time screenwriting lately. I've been working on a horror script for the past four years now, and I felt like I was so close to completing the FINAL final draft. However, after doing some soul-searching and reviews of my story, I still feel like there's a lot I need to do to make it a unique, cohesive story. Now I feel like I'm back to square one and that I have to essentially rework my entire story, and with all the time and money I spent in writing and revising it, part of me is worried that I'm wasting my time.
I still have high hopes for this script, and I have a lot of ideas for it going forward. But I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on how to alleviate all this self-doubt and help make this revision process go more smoothly. If anyone has anything to share, I'd be very grateful to hear
Sounds to me like the issue is psychological and you already know that, Anthony. You're suffering self doubt that's tying you in knots.
In the creative arts, this typically comes from far too much intr...
Expand commentSounds to me like the issue is psychological and you already know that, Anthony. You're suffering self doubt that's tying you in knots.
In the creative arts, this typically comes from far too much introspection.
What's powerful for me is taking time out to rewatch my favourite movies. This always reminds me of who I am, what inspired me, and what my creative voice is the product of.
All writers have to be able to nail their colours to the mast and say this is my story as I want to tell it. You have to take ownership, and it has to be born out of passion and confidence.
Worry less about being unique and more about being a solid story. Look at the movie 'Terrifier'. The premise is not unique, but it's well done and entertaining! Which is why they are on the third movie!
In terms of the self-doubt, it might help to realize that this is THE job. Writing the first draft is like 10% of the job. Everything after that is the muck nobody talks about but takes up the most ti...
Expand commentIn terms of the self-doubt, it might help to realize that this is THE job. Writing the first draft is like 10% of the job. Everything after that is the muck nobody talks about but takes up the most time. There are movies that took more than a decade to get to the screen and had five different writers doing rewrites. In TV, one top-level showrunner once told me that for the pilot of his hit show, from first vomit draft to the script being used on day 1 on set was 36 drafts! Writers sometimes say to me, I just want to finish this script and sell it so I can be done dealing with notes. I’m like, wait, you know that once you sell it, all you get is more notes and more to write, and then more notes on that, right? You have to enjoy the process not just want the product. There’s nothing “wrong” with what you’re doing, or with you as a writer,, or the time you’re putting in. This is the job.
Hello All, nice to meet you! I’ve been a member of Stage32 for 10 years, and I’m proud to announce that I’ve finally set up my profile
Welcome to Stage32
Great to meet you, Daniel Robert Scherr. Glad you decided to set up your profile. It'll definitely help with networking. What scripts/projects are you working on?
Hi Daniel Robert Scherr - glad you came out to say Hello! So nice to meet you!
Hey, Daniel, would you do me a big favor and read the two loglines posted on my profile and let me know if you have any interest? Also, if you have two spare minutes, would you watch the following and let me know what you think? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT-fqka3IVI Thanks!...
Expand postHey, Daniel, would you do me a big favor and read the two loglines posted on my profile and let me know if you have any interest? Also, if you have two spare minutes, would you watch the following and let me know what you think? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT-fqka3IVI Thanks!
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Hi Daniel. I'm RB, co-founder and CEO of Stage 32. As an actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker, I know first-hand the challenges all creatives face finding work and attracting attention to their projects. That's why we created Stage 32. Since our launch in September of 2011, the community has grown to 150,000+ members strong spanning 180+ countries making Stage 32 the social network uniquely populated with the most creative people on Earth. This is a network for you, built by you. Like most things in life, the more you participate, the greater the rewards. We ask all new members pay it forward an...
Expand postHi Daniel. I'm RB, co-founder and CEO of Stage 32. As an actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker, I know first-hand the challenges all creatives face finding work and attracting attention to their projects. That's why we created Stage 32. Since our launch in September of 2011, the community has grown to 150,000+ members strong spanning 180+ countries making Stage 32 the social network uniquely populated with the most creative people on Earth. This is a network for you, built by you. Like most things in life, the more you participate, the greater the rewards. We ask all new members pay it forward and invite at least 5 fellow creatives and to spread the word of Stage 32 through other social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. You can also invite fellow creatives through the site by using the "Send Stage 32 Invites..." button on the upper right side of your profile. The more creatives, the stronger the network. The stronger the network, the more opportunities. Thanks for joining the movement and for being a part of this most talented and inspiring community. PS - Please take a moment to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at @Stage32online.