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Economy of words is important in all forms of writing, but none more so than with screenwriting. See some of what it takes to move from reject pile to the producer's office.
Economy of words is important in all forms of writing, but none more so than with screenwriting. See some of what it takes to move from reject pile to the producer's office.
Word processing software changed the world of the writer. Changes were now easy. But what about the writing craft itself? While many have tried, only now has software been developed that can truly help the writer as they are creating.
Writers often talk about needing readers during certain stages of the writing process. Perhaps the better word would be "critiquers" (I would say "critic", but that has bad connotations). These are the brave souls who read unfinished works and give their opinions about it. Seems easy, but it really isn't.
When you take your writing seriously, you shouldn't be shy about playing with the language it to see where it takes you.
Rewriting is a pain in the arse. There's no getting around it. It's time-consuming and often tedious. When you're rewriting yourself, it's even more difficult. Still, this is a huge part of the craft of writing. All writers have to become good at it.
Now that the pieces are in place, elements of plot are developed.