Monthly wrap up May & June
// July 1st, 2008 // Thoughts
Wow,
the EURO 2008 is over, it was great but exhausting as well. Before i write about how the EURO went for me work-wise and what my next projects are (expect another post), i want to finish the wrap up for the last two months, so here we go.
Will you ever make it? by Amanda
Amanda gives a few hints on how to survive as a screenwriter in LA.
Outlining, spreadsheets & charts, oh my! by Julie Gray
Because of Julies aversion against spreadsheets she writes about a different way of outlining.
Notes by Amanda
Giving or, especially, receiving notes about a screenplay can be very tricky, Amanda lists a few do´s and don´ts.
The importance of feedback in script development by Clive
It´s a very important thing to gather some feedback about your script before actually sending it out.
Query letter do´s and don´ts by Julie Gray
A unnamed producer provides a list of do´s and don´ts for query letters, it may sound a little bit harsh, but that´s business.
Filmfinder: Getting your film distributed by Clive
Clive outlines an interesting way to get your movie distributed.
Screenwriting structure part 15 by Unk
A very funny and sarcastic post about screenwriting structure.
Flexible 4 act structure by Christian Howell
Christian writes about his idea of a 4 act structure, quite insightful and interesting post.
The first ten pages by Julie Gray
As everyone knows the first ten pages are the most important and sometimes the hardest, here are some tips.
How to cut pages by John August
If you ever happen to be in the situation where you have to get rid of some pages, this is the post to go…
Character blockage by Unk
Unk answers a readers question on how to improve the characters backstory and overall characteristics.
The do´s and don´ts of film distribution by Clive
The title quite says it all…
Screenwriting structure part 16: Subplots by Unk
Another screenwriting structure post from Unk, this time about subplots.
Why writers direct by Ken Levine
Great article, nothing more to say.
Well, thats it for May and June.
