Merlin Contest: Gaming dialogue (short)

Before the Christmas hols came in full swing, I followed one of the links from Merlin Game to this site. They listed out the requirements of the dialogue and how short it was going to be. I sent in my dialogue  and I'm eagerly waiting for the announcement. :D It would be cool to be featured in the game, right. :D I'll take it. Hahaha

Industry Insider Screenwriting contest - Susannah Grant

There's still time left to get it polished! Check out here.

Adding Minor characters

A simple tool to impart important information is to create a minor character to deliver it when it can’t be conveyed visually, for example. What fun is that for the audience and, moreover, for the actor portraying the role? If an actor enjoys his part, he will surely be more memorable on screen. That’s what you want." From Creating An Unforgettable Screenplay, Part 1: Making Minor Characters Count " by  Christine Autrand Mitchell  

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Do check out "Masters of the Veil" giveaway  and read about Mr. Daniel Cohen's guest post too here.

1,2,7,14

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You probably wondering what those number mean? Lotto? A new diet plan? I think I heard a groan there. Hahaha 

Well, 1,2,7,14 are numbers times of the day you have to....

1. Read a screenplay a week
2. Watch two movies per week
3. Write seven pages per week
4. Work 14 hours prepping a story 

For more details head over to Go Into the Story and check out also helpful tips for screenwriting. I think the plan above is a good one. Now, it needs to be implemented. :) 

"Think you can turn this logline from Todd Garner..."

Oh, I want to try even if I may not make it to the deadline! :D How about you? 

Six Stage Plot Structure

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This should pretty much be tacked on my bulletin board as a soft reminder. Lolz.

Snow White and the Huntsman movie

E-mail reminder to me

I was going to pass up Snow White  and the Huntsman  but after reading this, I changed my mind. I'm curious how Evan Daugherty re-imagined Snow White. I wonder how much was changed from the time it was submitted for the competition to the time it was being filmed. I think I'll start checking some behind-the-scenes clips about the movie.

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Speaking about re-imagined fairy tales, has anyone been watching "Once Upon a Time" series? I can't get enough about the show! The production level was almost like what you expect in a movie franchise. The costumes were so beautifully made. The props were great! I thought great cast too! Man, Robert Carlisle as the Rumpelstiltskin (whew) or Mr. Gold in Storybrooke (hint)! Wow, I hope this show stays on longer than Chaos.

Desperately Seeking Inspiration

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Meta-description: A screenwriter is forever alert for possible story plots because ideas spring forth anywhere even the least unexpected places but what happens if you hit another brick wall after staying away from the computer…

Screenwriters are constantly on the look-out for new story ideas because they know they are only good as their last screenplay. They continuously take scenarios and churn each potential plots for their next writing projects. However, there are times they even hit a brick wall. They are stomped on what to write about next.

            If taking a break away from screenwriting doesn’t ignite yet your muse, there are some other sources that can help stir those creative juices into the full gear.